Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 201BNS 238
Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender
BNS 238 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 201 is BNS 238
- BNS 238(a)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- According as the offence in relation to which disappearance of evidence is caused is cognizable or non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
- BNS 238(b)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 238(c)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court by which the offence is triable
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Clauses named as (a), (b), (c) sans heading.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 201 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 238(a): bailable, according as the offence in relation to which disappearance of evidence is caused is cognizable or non-cognizable, tried by Court of Session. BNS 238(b): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 238(c): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Court by which the offence is triable. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 201 under BNS?
BNS 238(a): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. BNS 238(b): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. BNS 238(c): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
What is IPC 201 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 201 (Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender) corresponds to Section 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 201 and BNS 238?
Clauses named as (a), (b), (c) sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 238 in a pleading?
Under Section 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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