Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 137BNS 165
Deserter concealed on board, of master merchant vessel through negligence
BNS 165 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 137 is BNS 165
- Punishment
- Fine of 3,000 rupees
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
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
- Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to three thousand rupees.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 165 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 137 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 137 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 165 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 137 under BNS?
BNS 165: Fine of 3,000 rupees.
What is IPC 137 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 137 (Deserter concealed on board, of master merchant vessel through negligence) corresponds to Section 165 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 137 and BNS 165?
Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to three thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 165 in a pleading?
Under Section 165 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 137 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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