Section 240 BNS
Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) addresses the offense of providing false information regarding a crime. This section is part of Chapter XIV, which deals with false evidence and offenses against public justice.
Definition and Provisions
According to Section 240, a person who knowingly or reasonably believes that a crime has occurred and then gives false information about that crime can face punishment. The penalties include imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.
The section specifies that the term “offence” encompasses acts committed outside India that would be punishable under certain sections of Indian law if they had occurred within the country. This includes serious offenses like murder and various forms of assault.
Summary
In essence, Section 240 serves to deter individuals from misinforming authorities about criminal activities, thereby aiming to uphold the integrity of the justice system.
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