What is the punishment under BNS Section 346?

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

Is BNS Section 346 bailable or non-bailable?

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

Is BNS Section 346 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 346?

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

Can BNS Section 346 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 346- Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 346 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

Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury.—Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Imprisonment up to One 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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