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A is legally bound to attend the Raipur District Court as a witness under a summons issued by a…

BNS section 208 covers intentional nonattendance by a person legally bound to attend under lawful process. Failure to produce documents and failure to provide required…

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A is legally bound to attend the Raipur District Court as a witness under a summons issued by a competent court. A intentionally fails to attend. Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers this nonattendance?

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BNS section 208 covers intentional nonattendance by a person legally bound to attend under lawful process. Failure to produce documents and failure to provide required information are distinct offences.

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Option A

This concerns preventing service or publication of process.

Option B

This covers intentional nonattendance under lawful process.

Option C

This concerns failure to produce a document or electronic record.

Option D

This concerns failure to give notice or information.

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