What is the BNS Section 218 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 218 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 183. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 218 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 218 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). 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 218 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 218 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot 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 218 BNS?

Cases under Section 218 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 218 BNS?

Section 218 BNS deals with 'Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 218

BNS Section 218: Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 218?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 218 BNS is: Imprisonment forproperty by the lawful6 months, or fine of authority of a public servant.10,000 rupees, or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 183

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 218 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant". 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 resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 218 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Resistance to the taking of

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment forproperty by the lawful6 months, or fine of authority of a public servant.10,000 rupees, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Upper limit of fine has been increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees.

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