Section 250 of BNS : Section 250: Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ravi, a local businessman, witnesses a murder in his neighborhood. The murderer, Rajesh, approaches Ravi and offers him ₹10 lakh to not report the crime to the police. Ravi accepts the money and agrees to keep quiet about the murder. According to Section 250 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi is guilty of taking a gift to screen an offender from punishment. Since the offence (murder) is punishable with death, Ravi could be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.
Example 2:
Priya, a government official, discovers that her colleague, Suresh, has embezzled ₹50 lakh from public funds. Suresh offers Priya a new car worth ...
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