BNSS Section 208 - Offence committed outside India.

Description of BNSS Section 208 - Offence committed outside India.

When an offence is committed outside India—

(a) by a citizen of India, whether on the high seas or elsewhere; or
(b) by a person, not being such citizen, on any ship or aircraft registered in India,

he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within India at which he may be found or where the offence is registered in India:

Provided that notwithstanding anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter, no such offence shall be inquired into or tried in India except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.

Offence	Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it. If the document is required to be produced in or delivered to a Court of Justice.
Punishment	Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5000 rupees, or both. Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizance	Non- cognizable Non- cognizable
Bail	Bailable Bailable
Triable	The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVI; or, if not committed, in a court, any Magistrate. The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVI; or, if not committed, in a court, any Magistrate.