Section 255 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant disobeying direction of Law with intent to save person from Punishment or property from Forfeiture. Under the old law this was Section 217 of the IPC.
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Section 255 BNS - Public servant disobeying direction of Law with intent to save person from Punishment or property from Forfeiture
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 255 - Public servant disobeying direction of Law with intent to save person from Punishment or property from Forfeiture
- Old provision
- Section 217 IPC
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 255 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 217 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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