LawRato
BNS Section 241

Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence

Whoever secretes or destroys any document or electronic record which he may be lawfully compelled to produce as evidence in a Court or in any proceeding lawfully held before a public servant, as such, or obliterates or renders illegible the whole or any part of such document or electronic record with the intention of preventing the same from being produced or used as evidence before such Court or public servant as aforesaid, or after he shall have been lawfully summoned or required to produce the same for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.


LawRato 641+ Lawyers are online

Connect with a criminal lawyer in one minute




Offence : Secreting or destroying any document to prevent its production as evidence.


Punishment : Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.


Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Non-cognizable.


Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.


By what Court triable : Magistrate of the first class.




Explore the comprehensive list of all sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Our detailed guide provides a complete overview of each section to help you understand Indian law better.


Find the best lawyer for BNS Section 241 charges

Comments by Users


No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

User Reviews


LawRato LawRato LawRato LawRato LawRato 4.5 - 12118 votes