BNS Section 240: Giving false information respecting an offence committed
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 203
Procedural Classification Summary
Giving false information
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,respecting an offence or fine, or both. committed
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.