IPC → BNS
IPC Section 219 in BNS
IPC Section 219 corresponds to BNS Section 257 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 219 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 257 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 257 — Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc. contrary to law
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, being a public servant, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 219 in BNS?
IPC Section 219 is BNS Section 257 — Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc. contrary to law.
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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