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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Lawful authority

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Offences, punishments, bail status, arrest classifications and trial courts. Select a section to read every entry under that section.
SectionOffencePunishmentBail statusArrest classificationTrial court

Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding from a public servant.

Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

If summons or notice require attendance in person, etc., in a Court.

Read together with the other entries in Section 206.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof.

Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

If summons, etc., require attendance in person, etc., in a Court.

Read together with the other entries in Section 207.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant.

Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

If the order requires personal attendance, etc., in a Court.

Read together with the other entries in Section 208.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of this Sanhita.

Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both, or community service.
Non-bailable
Cognizable
Magistrate of the first class.

In a case where declaration has been made under sub-section (4) of section 84 of this Sanhita pronouncing a person as proclaimed offender.

Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Non-bailable
Cognizable
Magistrate of the first class.

Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce or deliver it.

Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.

If the document is required to be produced in or delivered to a Court.

Read together with the other entries in Section 210.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.

Intentional omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it.

Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

If the notice or information required respects the commission of an offence, etc.

Read together with the other entries in Section 211.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

If the notice or information is required by an order passed under sub-section (1) of section 394 of this Sanhita.

Read together with the other entries in Section 211.

Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Knowingly furnishing false information to public servant.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

If the information required respects the commission of an offence, etc.

Read together with the other entries in Section 212.

Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Refusing oath when duly required to take oath by a public servant.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.

Being legally bound to state truth, and refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.

Refusing to sign a statement made to a public servant when legally required to do so.

Simple imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 3,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.

Knowingly stating to a public servant on oath as true that which is false.

Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Magistrate of the first class.

Giving false information to a public servant in order to cause him to use his lawful power to the injury or annoyance of any person.

Imprisonment for 1 year, or with fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.

Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of a public servant.

Imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant.

Imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 200 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions.

Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give such assistance.

Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Wilfully neglecting to aid a public servant who demands aid in the execution of process, the prevention of offences, etc.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Disobedience to an order lawfully promulgated by a public servant, if such disobedience causes obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employed.

Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Cognizable
Any Magistrate.

If such disobedience causes danger to human life, health or safety, or causes or tends to cause a riot or affray.

Read together with the other entries in Section 223.

Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Bailable
Cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Threat of injury to public servant, etc.

Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant.

Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.

Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restraint exercise of lawful power.

Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service.
Bailable
Non-cognizable
Any Magistrate.
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Arrest classification

The legal term is cognizability. “Cognizable” means a police officer may arrest without warrant. “Non-cognizable” means a police officer shall not arrest without warrant. Conditions are shown in full.

Trial court

The court specified in the schedule. “Magistrate of the first class” and “any Magistrate” exclude Executive Magistrates.

Coverage

465 BNS classification entries across 288 sections, plus three general classification bands for offences under other laws.

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