BNS Section 261 – Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 261
IPC S.179
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 10000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
