Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 117BNS 57
Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons
BNS 57 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 117 is BNS 57
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and with fine
- Bailable?
- According as offence abetted is bailable or non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court by which offence abetted is triable
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Imprisonment is increased from three years to seven years.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 57 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 117 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 117 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 57 it is according as offence abetted is bailable or non-bailable and according as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable, and is tried by Court by which offence abetted is triable. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 117 under BNS?
BNS 57: imprisonment up to 7 years and with fine.
What is IPC 117 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 117 (Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons) corresponds to Section 57 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 117 and BNS 57?
Imprisonment is increased from three years to seven years.
How do I cite BNS 57 in a pleading?
Under Section 57 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 117 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 112 → BNS 52 — Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done
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- IPC 114 → BNS 54 — Abettor present when offence committed
- IPC 115 → BNS 55 — Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
- IPC 116 → BNS 56 — Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 118 → BNS 58 — Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
- IPC 119 → BNS 59 — Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent
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- IPC 120B → BNS 61(2) — Criminal conspiracy punishment
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