Section 241 BNS
Section 241 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) addresses the destruction of documents or electronic records to prevent their production as evidence. This section is comparable to Section 204 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with the same offense.
Key Provisions of Section 241 BNS
- Destruction of Evidence: The section criminalizes the act of destroying or concealing a document or electronic record with the intent to prevent it from being produced in a legal proceeding.
- Punishment: The punishment for this offense includes imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years, or a fine, or both.
This provision aims to ensure the integrity of evidence in legal proceedings by penalizing actions that obstruct justice through the destruction of relevant documents or records.
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