The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XIII – Of Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants

Section 215 – Refusing to sign statement

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

215. Refusing to sign statement

Whoever refuses to sign any statement made by him, when required to sign that statement by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall sign that statement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.

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