BNS Section 257 – Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 257
IPC S.175
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever being legally bound to produce or deliver up any document or electronic record to any public servant as such intentionally omits so to produce or deliver up the same shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 1 month or fine up to Rs 5000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
