Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Lawful authority
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All offences
31 entries · In section order
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Bail status | Arrest classification | Trial 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Section 209Entry 2 |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Threat of injury to public servant, etc. |
Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. |
Bailable |
Non-cognizable |
Any Magistrate. |
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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. |
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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. |