IPC Section 202. Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 11
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice - Parliament of India

Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, intentionally omits to give any information respecting that offence which he is legally bound to give, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Intentional omission to give information of an offence by a person legally bound to inform. Imprisonment for 6 months or fine, or both. Non-cognisable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security