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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 258 BNS - Commitment for trial or confinement By person having authority who Knows that he is acting contrary to Law

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
258 - Commitment for trial or confinement By person having authority who Knows that he is acting contrary to Law
Old provision
Section 220 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class.

Old law → Section 258 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 220 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 258 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with commitment for trial or confinement By person having authority who Knows that he is acting contrary to Law. Under the old law this was Section 220 of the IPC.

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