BNSChapter XIII

S. 215

Refusing to sign statement.

Description

Whoever refuses to sign any statement made by him, when required to sign that statement by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall sign that statement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.

BNSS Classification

  • Simple imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 3,000 rupees, or both.
  • Non-cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.