Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 216BNS 253
Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered
BNS 253 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 216 is BNS 253
- BNS 253(a)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 253(b)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 253(c)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 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 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 216 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 216 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 253(a): bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 253(b): bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 253(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 216 under BNS?
BNS 253(a): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. BNS 253(b): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. BNS 253(c): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
What is IPC 216 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 216 (Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered) corresponds to Section 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 216 and BNS 253?
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 253 in a pleading?
Under Section 253 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 216 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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