Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 251 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 251: Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Offering gift or restoration
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 yearsof property in considerationand fine.class. of screening offender if the offence is punishable with death
If punishable with
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 yearsimprisonment for life orand fine.class. with imprisonment for 10 years
If punishable with
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for one-imprisonment for lessfourth of the longest term,class. than 10 years.provided for the offence, or fine, or both