Section 198 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant disobeying law, with Intent to cause injury to any person. Under the old law this was Section 166 of the IPC.
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Section 198 BNS - Public servant disobeying law, with Intent to cause injury to any person
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 198 - Public servant disobeying law, with Intent to cause injury to any person
- Old provision
- Section 166 IPC
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 198 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 166 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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