Misleading the Law: A Detailed Explanation of False Information, Document Destruction, and Fraudulent Acts under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, deals with misleading the law under Sections 237 to 239, superseding archaic Indian Penal Code provisions. Section 237 seeks punishment for misusing false declarations, Section 238 deals with destruction of documents and giving false information to hide criminals, and Section 239 seeks punishment for not reporting a crime. All these sections serve to avoid such fraudulent activities distorting justice and ensuring reliability in evidence and prosecution of offenders. Based on instances such as Jessica Lal and scholarship in law, their contribution to maintaining judicial integrity is evident. Challenges such as establishing intent remain, but the BNS strengthens India’s judicial system against fraud.