Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 221BNS 259
Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend
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What changed
- Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c).
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Under Section 259 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 221 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 221 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 221 (Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend) corresponds to Section 259 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 221 and BNS 259?
Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c).
How do I cite BNS 259 in a pleading?
Under Section 259 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 221 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 219 → BNS 257 — Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc. contrary to law
- IPC 220 → BNS 258 — Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
- IPC 222 → BNS 260 — Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed
- IPC 223 → BNS 261 — Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant
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- IPC 225 → BNS 263 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
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