What is the BNS Section 112 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 112 is a new legislative provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, without a direct single counterpart in the legacy Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Is Section 112 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 112 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 112?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 112 BNS is: Imprisonment for not lessthan 1 year but which mayclass. extend to 7 years and fine. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 112 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 112 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 112 BNS?

Cases under Section 112 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 112 BNS?

Section 112 BNS deals with 'Petty organized crime'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 112

BNS Section 112: Petty organized crime

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section -

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 112 deals with the legal rules and penalties for THEFT. In simple terms: Dishonestly taking someone's movable property out of their possession without their consent.

Real-World Scenario

"Taking a classmate's textbook from their desk when they are not looking, with the intent to keep it."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Petty Organised crime

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for not lessthan 1 year but which mayclass. extend to 7 years and fine

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Newly added section. “Whoever, being a member of a group or gang, either singly or jointly, commits any act of theft, snatching, cheating, unauthorised selling of tickets, unauthorised betting or gambling, selling of public examination question papers or any other similar criminal act, is said to commit petty organised crime”.

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