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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 220 BNS - Illegal purchase or bid for property Offered for sale by authority of public Servant

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
220 - Illegal purchase or bid for property Offered for sale by authority of public Servant
Old provision
Section 185 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 200 rupees, both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 220 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 185 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 220 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with illegal purchase or bid for property Offered for sale by authority of public Servant. Under the old law this was Section 185 of the IPC.

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