What is the BNS Section 225 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 225 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 190. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 225 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 225 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 225 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 225 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 225 BNS?

Cases under Section 225 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 225 BNS?

Section 225 BNS deals with 'Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 225

BNS Section 225: Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 225?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 225 BNS is: Imprisonment for 1 year,person to refrain fromor fine, or both. applying for protection to public servant. Attempt to commit suicideImprisonment for 1 year,to compel or restraintor fine, or both, or exercise of lawful power.community service. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 190

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 225 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection". 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 threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 225 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Threat of injury to induce

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 for 1 year,person to refrain fromor fine, or both. applying for protection to public servant. Attempt to commit suicideImprisonment for 1 year,to compel or restraintor fine, or both, or exercise of lawful power.community service

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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