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BNS Section 214 - Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.

Description of BNS Section 214 - Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.

Whoever, being legally bound to state the truth on any subject to any public servant, refuses to answer any question demanded of him touching that subject by such public servant in the exercise of the legal powers of such public servant, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Punishment Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizance Non-cognizable
Bail Bailable
Triable 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.