Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 294ABNS 297
Keeping lottery office
BNS 297 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 294A is BNS 297
- BNS 297(1)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
- BNS 297(2)
- Punishment
- Fine which may extend to five thousand rupees
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
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
- The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 297 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 294A bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 297(1): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. BNS 297(2): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 294A under BNS?
BNS 297(1): imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both. BNS 297(2): fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
What is IPC 294A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 294A (Keeping lottery office) corresponds to Section 297 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 294A and BNS 297?
The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 297 in a pleading?
Under Section 297 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 294A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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