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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 267 BNS - Intentional insult or interruption to Public servant sitting in judicial Proceeding

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
267 - Intentional insult or interruption to Public servant sitting in judicial Proceeding
Old provision
Section 228 IPC
Punishment
Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not

Old law → Section 267 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 228 IPC Modified Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

Section 267 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with intentional insult or interruption to Public servant sitting in judicial Proceeding. Under the old law this was Section 228 of the IPC.

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