Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with penalty for harbouring robbers or Dacoits. Under the old law this was Section 216A of the IPC.
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Section 254 BNS - Penalty for harbouring robbers or Dacoits
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 254 - Penalty for harbouring robbers or Dacoits
- Old provision
- Section 216A IPC
- Punishment
- Rigorous imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 254 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 216A IPC | Modified | Formal changes but essence is same - “husband or wife” is replaced by “spouse”. |
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