Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 221BNS 259
Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend
BNS 259 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 221 is BNS 259
- BNS 259(a)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 7 years, with or without fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- According as the offence in relation to which such omission has been made is cognizable or non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 259(b)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, with or without fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 259(c)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 2 years, with or without 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).
Drafting-ready
Under Section 259 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 221 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 221 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 259(a): bailable, according as the offence in relation to which such omission has been made is cognizable or non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 259(b): bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 259(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 221 under BNS?
BNS 259(a): Imprisonment for 7 years, with or without fine. BNS 259(b): Imprisonment for 3 years, with or without fine. BNS 259(c): Imprisonment for 2 years, with or without fine.
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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