IPC Section 175 (Omission to Produce) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now covered under Section 214 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person legally bound to produce it
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. Under the new criminal law framework, IPC Section 175 (Omission to Produce) is now mapped to BNS Section 214.
IPC 175 dealt with omission to produce — omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person legally bound to produce it. Until 30 June 2024, every FIR and criminal trial relating to this offence in India was registered and prosecuted under this provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860.
Includes electronic records explicitly. From 1 July 2024, all new criminal complaints relating to omission to produce are filed under BNS Section 214. Cases registered before 1 July 2024 will, however, continue to be tried under the old IPC provisions as per the saving clause of the BNS.
Same - Up to 1 month
IPC Section 175 (Omission to Produce) is now covered under Section 214 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
Same - Up to 1 month
Includes electronic records explicitly
No. The Indian Penal Code 1860 has been repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 with effect from 1 July 2024. All ongoing cases under IPC continue, but new FIRs are registered under BNS.
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