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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
Section 219 IPC Renumbered, no change No change., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal

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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