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
(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.
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.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
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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