What is the punishment under BNS Section 334?

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

Is BNS Section 334 bailable or non-bailable?

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

Is BNS Section 334 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 334?

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

Can BNS Section 334 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 334- Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 334 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

Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property.—(1) Whoever dishonestly or with intent to commit mischief, breaks open or unfastens any closed receptacle which contains or which he believes to contain property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever, being entrusted with any closed receptacle which contains or which he believes to contain property, without having authority to open the same, dishonestly, or with intent to commit mischief, breaks open or unfastens that receptacle, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Nature of Offense

Non-cognizable

Bail Eligibility

Bailable

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

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