Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 179BNS 214
Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
BNS 214 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 179 is BNS 214
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, 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 one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 214 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 179 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 179 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 214 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 179 under BNS?
BNS 214: simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.
What is IPC 179 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 179 (Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question) corresponds to Section 214 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 179 and BNS 214?
Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 214 in a pleading?
Under Section 214 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 179 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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