Section 257 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant in judicial proceeding Corruptly making report, etc. contrary To law. Under the old law this was Section 219 of the IPC.
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Section 257 BNS - Public servant in judicial proceeding Corruptly making report, etc. contrary To law
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 257 - Public servant in judicial proceeding Corruptly making report, etc. contrary To law
- Old provision
- Section 219 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 7 years, fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 257 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 219 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal |
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