Section 238 of BNS : Section 238: Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi witnesses his friend, Suresh, committing a robbery at a local jewelry store. Knowing that robbery is a serious crime punishable with imprisonment for up to ten years, Ravi decides to help Suresh by hiding the stolen jewelry in his own house to prevent the police from finding it. When the police question Ravi, he lies and says he has no knowledge of the robbery. Under Section 238 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also be fined for causing the disappearance of evidence and giving false information to screen Suresh from legal punishment.

Example 2:

Priya finds out that her brother, Raj, has committed a hit-and-run accident resulting in the death of a pedestrian. Knowing that such an...

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