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SECTION 202 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform


Last Updated: 01 Feb, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 202 has been replaced with BNS Section 239 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Fine defined in this section is five thousand rupees, whereas in IPC fine is not defined.)

Please refer to BNS 239 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 202 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 202 related FAQs
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, or with both.



IPC 202 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 202 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fails to provide information about an offense they know or believe has been committed, which they are legally obligated to provide, they can be punished with imprisonment up to six months, or fined, or both.


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Offence : Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform


Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



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