Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 214BNS 251
Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender
BNS 251 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 214 is BNS 251
- BNS 251(a)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 251(b)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 251(c)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-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
- Formal change but essence is same.
- Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c) and sub-headings are dropped.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 251 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 214 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 214 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 251(a): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 251(b): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 251(c): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 214 under BNS?
BNS 251(a): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. BNS 251(b): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. BNS 251(c): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
What is IPC 214 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 214 (Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender) corresponds to Section 251 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 214 and BNS 251?
Formal change but essence is same. Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c) and sub-headings are dropped.
How do I cite BNS 251 in a pleading?
Under Section 251 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 214 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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