Section 203 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant unlawfully buying or Bidding for property. Under the old law this was Section 169 of the IPC.
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Section 203 BNS - Public servant unlawfully buying or Bidding for property
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 203 - Public servant unlawfully buying or Bidding for property
- Old provision
- Section 169 IPC
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both and confiscation of property, if purchased.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 203 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 169 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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