BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 388 BNSS

Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document

Procedure & effect

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FAQ — Section 388 BNSS

Section 388 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deals with “Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document

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.