Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 201BNS 238
Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender
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What changed
- Clauses named as (a), (b), (c) sans heading.
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Under Section 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 201 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
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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- IPC 200 → BNS 237 — Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
- IPC 202 → BNS 239 — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
- IPC 203 → BNS 240 — Giving false information respecting an offence committed
- IPC 204 → BNS 241 — Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence
- IPC 205 → BNS 242 — False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
- IPC 206 → BNS 243 — Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution