What is the BNS Section 238 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 238 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 201. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 238 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 238 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 238 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 238 BNS is: Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable). 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 238 BNS?

Cases under Section 238 BNS are triable by: Court of Session under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 238 BNS?

Section 238 BNS deals with 'Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 238

BNS Section 238: Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 238?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 238 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 yearsevidence of an offenceand fine.offence in relation to committed, or giving falsewhich disappearance information touching it toof evidence is caused screen the offender, if ais cognizable or non- capital offence.cognizable. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 201

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 238 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender". 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 causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 238 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Causing disappearance of

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

Cognizable: Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearsevidence of an offenceand fine.offence in relation to committed, or giving falsewhich disappearance information touching it toof evidence is caused screen the offender, if ais cognizable or non- capital offence.cognizable

If punishable with

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

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

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 yearsimprisonment for life orand fine.class. imprisonment for 10 years

If punishable with less than

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

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

Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable

Punishment: Imprisonment for one-10 years' imprisonment.fourth of the longest termoffence is triable. provided for the offence, or fine, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Clauses named as (a), (b), (c) sans heading.

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