BNS Section 258 – Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 258
IPC S.176
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever being legally bound to give any notice or to furnish information on any subject to any public servant as such intentionally omits to give such notice or to furnish such information in the manner and at the time required by law 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.
