BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 215 BNS

Refusing to sign statement

Offence

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,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three months.
  • Fine: three thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 215 BNS

Section 215 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Refusing to sign statement”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.