Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 238 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 238: Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Causing disappearance of
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed 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
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 yearsimprisonment for life orand fine.class. imprisonment for 10 years
If punishable with less than
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court by which the offence is triable
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for one-10 years' imprisonment.fourth of the longest termoffence is triable. provided for the offence, or fine, or both