What is the BNS Section 213 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 213 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 178. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 213 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 213 BNS is classified as: Bailable / Non-Bailable based on clause. 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 213?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 213 BNS is: See detailed statutory guide. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 213 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 213 BNS is: Cognizable / Non-Cognizable based on clause. 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 213 BNS?

Cases under Section 213 BNS are triable by: Magistrate Court / Sessions Court under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 213 BNS?

Section 213 BNS deals with 'Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 213

BNS Section 213: Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 178

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 213 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it". 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 refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 213 instead of the old IPC sections."

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

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