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SECTION 204 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 204 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 204 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone hides, destroys, or alters a document that they are legally required to present as evidence in court or before a public servant to prevent its use, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secreting or destroying any document to prevent its production as evidence | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Secreting or destroying any document to prevent its production as evidence
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
The person who destroys or secretes a document or electronic recording 1 that he is lawfully required to produce in court or before a public official, in any lawful proceeding, or obliterates the entire document or electronic records 1 or makes it illegible with the intent of causing harm, shall be punished by a fine of up to ten thousand dollars.
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What is Section 203 of the IPC?
Anyone who, having reason to suspect that an offense has been committed, provides any information about that offence that he knows or believes is false will be punished by imprisonment for a period that may be up to two years or by a fine.
What is the punishment for destruction of evidence?
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According to Section 408 of Indian Penal Code, the punishment for criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant is imprisonment up to seven-years and a possible fine.
