BNS Section 223 – Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section -188 Understanding BNS-223: Disobedience to Order Duly Promulgated by Public Servant Disobeying a lawful order issued by a public servant can lead to serious consequences, especially if it causes harm or disruption. BNS-223 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who knowingly disobey such orders. Let’s break this down in simple…

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BNS Section 222 – Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 187 Understanding BNS-222: Omission to Assist Public Servant When Bound by Law to Give Assistance Failing to assist a public servant when legally required to do so is a serious offense. BNS-222 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who intentionally neglect to provide assistance to public servants in the…

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BNS Section 221 – Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 186 Understanding BNS-221: Obstructing Public Servant in Discharge of Public Functions Obstructing a public servant while they are performing their official duties is a serious offense. BNS-221 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who intentionally interfere with the work of public servants. Let’s break this down in simple terms….

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BNS Section 220 – Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant.

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 185 Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant Whoever, at any sale of property held by the lawful authority of a public servant, as such, purchases or bids for any property on account of any person, whether himself or any other,…

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BNS Section 219 – Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 184 Understanding BNS-219: Obstructing Sale of Property Offered for Sale by Authority of Public Servant Intentionally obstructing the sale of property that is being sold under the lawful authority of a public servant is a serious offense. BNS-219 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who interfere with such sales….

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BNS Section 218 – Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 183 Understanding BNS-218: Resistance to the Taking of Property by the Lawful Authority of a Public Servant Resisting the lawful authority of a public servant when they are taking property is a serious offense. BNS-218 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who obstruct or resist such actions. Let’s break…

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BNS Section 217 – False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 182 Understanding BNS-217: False Information with Intent to Cause Public Servant to Use Lawful Power to Injure Another Person Providing false information to a public servant with the intent to cause harm or annoyance to another person is a serious offense. BNS-217 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who…

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BNS Section 216 – False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 181 Understanding BNS-216: False Statement on Oath or Affirmation to Public Servant Making a false statement under oath or affirmation to a public servant or authorized person is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of legal processes. BNS-216 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who knowingly provide false…

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BNS Section 214 – Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 179 Understanding BNS-214: Refusing to Answer Public Servant Authorized to Question When legally bound to state the truth, refusing to answer questions from a public servant or authorized person is a serious offense. BNS-214 is a legal provision that penalizes individuals who refuse to answer questions or provide false statements…

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