What is the BNS Section 210 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 210 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 175. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 210 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 210 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 210 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 210 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 210 BNS?

Cases under Section 210 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 210 BNS?

Section 210 BNS deals with 'Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person, legally bound to produce it'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 210

BNS Section 210: Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person, legally bound to produce it

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 210?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 210 BNS is: Simple imprisonment fordocument to public1 month, or fine ofoffence is committed, servant by person legally5,000 rupees, or both.subject to the provisions bound to produce or deliverof Chapter XXVIII; or, it.if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 175

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 210 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person, legally bound to produce it". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person, legally bound to produce it as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 210 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Omission to produce

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Simple imprisonment fordocument to public1 month, or fine ofoffence is committed, servant by person legally5,000 rupees, or both.subject to the provisions bound to produce or deliverof Chapter XXVIII; or, it.if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate

If the document is required

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Simple imprisonment forto be produced in or6 months, or fine ofoffence is committed, delivered to a Court.10,000 rupees, or both.subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate

📜 Official Statutory Provision

The upper limit of the fine has been increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees and from one thousand to ten thousand rupees. “or if” is replaced by “where” 'Court of Justice' is replaced by 'Court'.

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