Library/BNS/Section 214
Section 214BailableOFFENCE

Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.

Full Text

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 lawful 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.

Plain English Summary

Penalises refusal to answer questions from officials when legally bound to state the truth.

Punishment

Up to 6 months

Practical Note

Equivalent to IPC 179.

हिंदी पाठ

प्रश्न करने के लिए प्राधिकृत लोक सेवक को उत्तर देने से इनकार करना।\nजो कोई सत्य बोलने के लिए कानूनी रूप से बाध्य होते हुए, लोक सेवक द्वारा पूछे गए प्रश्नों का उत्तर देने से इनकार करेगा, वह छह माह के कारावास या पांच हजार रुपये के जुर्माने से दंडित होगा ।