| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 239 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.
Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.