Section 213 BNS: Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it

Section 213 BNS | BNS 213

Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath or affirmation to state the truth, when required so to bind himself by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall so bind himself, 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.

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FAQs of BNS Section 213

  1. 213 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 213 of the BNS: Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.

  2. 213 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 213 of the BNS is non-cognizable.

  3. 213 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 213 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 213 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 213 of the BNS is 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.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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