Section 205 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wearing garb or carrying token used By public servant with fraudulent Intent. Under the old law this was Section 171 of the IPC.
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Section 205 BNS - Wearing garb or carrying token used By public servant with fraudulent Intent
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 205 - Wearing garb or carrying token used By public servant with fraudulent Intent
- Old provision
- Section 171 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 205 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 171 IPC | Modified | Upper limit of fine is increased from rupees two hundred to five thousand. |
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