Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 212BNS 249
Harbouring offender
BNS 249 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 212 is BNS 249
- BNS 249(a)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 249(b)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 249(c)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
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
- Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c) and sub-headings are dropped.
- 'husband or wife' is replaced by 'spouse'.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 212 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 212 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 249(a): bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 249(b): bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 249(c): bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 212 under BNS?
BNS 249(a): imprisonment up to 5 years and fine. BNS 249(b): imprisonment up to 5 years and fine. BNS 249(c): imprisonment up to 5 years and fine.
What is IPC 212 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 212 (Harbouring offender) corresponds to Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 212 and BNS 249?
Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c) and sub-headings are dropped. 'husband or wife' is replaced by 'spouse'.
How do I cite BNS 249 in a pleading?
Under Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 212 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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