Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 222 Understanding BNS Section 260: Intentional Omission to Apprehend a Person Under Sentence or Lawfully Committed Public servants, such as police officers or jail authorities, are legally bound to apprehend or confine individuals who are under a court sentence or lawfully committed to custody. When a public servant…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 221 Understanding BNS Section 259: Intentional Omission to Apprehend by a Public Servant Public servants, such as police officers or jail authorities, are legally bound to apprehend or confine individuals charged with or liable to be apprehended for offenses. However, when a public servant intentionally fails to apprehend…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 220 Understanding BNS Section 258: Unlawful Commitment for Trial or Confinement by a Person in Authority Individuals in positions of authority, such as judges, magistrates, or law enforcement officers, are entrusted with the power to commit persons for trial or confinement. However, when such authority is misused knowingly…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 219 Understanding BNS Section 257: Public Servant Corruptly Making Reports or Decisions Contrary to Law Judicial proceedings rely on the integrity and impartiality of public servants to ensure justice is served. However, when a public servant corruptly or maliciously makes reports, orders, verdicts, or decisions contrary to the…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 218 Understanding BNS Section 256: Public Servant Framing Incorrect Record or Writing Public servants are entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining accurate records and upholding the law. However, when a public servant intentionally prepares incorrect records or writings to save someone from punishment or property from forfeiture, it…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 217 Understanding BNS Section 255: Public Servant Disobeying Direction of Law to Save Person or Property Public servants are entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the law and ensuring justice. However, when a public servant knowingly disobeys legal directions to save someone from punishment or property from forfeiture,…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 216A Understanding BNS Section 254: Penalty for Harbouring Robbers or Dacoits Robbery and dacoity are serious crimes that threaten public safety and order. When someone knowingly harbours individuals involved in such crimes, it not only facilitates the offense but also obstructs justice. Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 216 Understanding BNS Section 253: Harbouring an Offender Who Has Escaped from Custody or Whose Apprehension Has Been Ordered The legal system relies on ensuring that offenders are brought to justice. However, when someone knowingly harbours or conceals an offender who has escaped from custody or is wanted…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 215 Understanding BNS Section 252: Taking Gifts to Help Recover Stolen Property The legal system aims to ensure justice and protect individuals from harm. However, when someone accepts gifts or bribes under the pretence of helping recover stolen property without making efforts to bring the offender to justice,…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 214 Understanding BNS Section 251: Offering Gifts or Restoring Property to Screen an Offender The legal system is built on principles of fairness and justice. However, when someone offers gifts, bribes, or property to help an offender evade punishment, it undermines the integrity of the system. Section 251 of…