IPC Section 202 (Omission to Information) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now covered under Section 239 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
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 202 (Omission to Information) is now mapped to BNS Section 239.
IPC 202 dealt with omission to information — intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform. 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.
No major change. From 1 July 2024, all new criminal complaints relating to omission to information are filed under BNS Section 239. 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 6 months
IPC Section 202 (Omission to Information) is now covered under Section 239 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
Same - Up to 6 months
No major change
No. The Indian Penal Code 1860 has been repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 with effect from 1 July 2024.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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