Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 169BNS 203
Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
BNS 203 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 169 is BNS 203
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate f the firstclass
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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 203 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 169 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 169 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 203 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate f the firstclass. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 169 under BNS?
BNS 203: simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 169 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 169 (Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property) corresponds to Section 203 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 169 and BNS 203?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 203 in a pleading?
Under Section 203 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 169 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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