What is the BNS Section 155 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 155 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 153. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 155 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 155 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.

Is an offence under Section 155 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 155 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 155 BNS?

Cases under Section 155 BNS are triable by: Court of Session under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 155 BNS?

Section 155 BNS deals with 'Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in Sections'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 155

BNS Section 155: Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in Sections

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 155?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 155 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 yearsby war or depredationand fine, and forfeiture of mentioned in sections 153certain property. and 154. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 153

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 155 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 155 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Receiving property taken

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

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearsby war or depredationand fine, and forfeiture of mentioned in sections 153certain property. and 154

📜 Official Statutory Provision

and 154. 127 No change.

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