What is the punishment under BNS Section 222?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the new law as: Imprisonment up to One Month(s) + Fine.

Is BNS Section 222 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the new legal framework, this specific offense is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is BNS Section 222 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try cases under BNS Section 222?

Cases pertaining to this specific BNS section are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can BNS Section 222 be compromised (Compoundable)?

The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions).

BNS Section 222- Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 222 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. If you've been wondering what exactly this section covers and how it impacts our legal system, you're in the right place.

Bare Act Text

Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance.—Whoever, being bound by law to render or furnish assistance to any public servant in the execution of his public duty, intentionally omits to give such assistance,— shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or with both; and where such assistance be demanded of him by a public servant legally competent to make such demand for the purposes of executing any process lawfully issued by a Court or of preventing the commission of an offence, or suppressing a riot, or affray, or of apprehending a person charged with or guilty of an offence, or of having escaped from lawful custody, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Imprisonment up to One Month(s) + Fine

Nature of Offense

Non-cognizable

Bail Eligibility

Bailable

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Frequently Asked Questions about BNS Section 222

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