IPC → BNS
IPC Section 169 in BNS
IPC Section 169 corresponds to BNS Section 203 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 169 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 203 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 203 — Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant, not to purchase or bid for certain property, purchases or bids for that property, either in his own name or in the name of another, or jointly, or in shares with others, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 169 in BNS?
IPC Section 169 is BNS Section 203 — Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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