What is the BNS Section 257 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 257 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 219. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 257 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 257 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 257 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 257 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 257 BNS?

Cases under Section 257 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 257 BNS?

Section 257 BNS deals with 'Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 257

BNS Section 257: Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 257?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 257 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 years,proceeding corruptly making or fine, or both.class. and pronouncing an order, report, etc. contrary to law. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 219

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 257 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc". 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 public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 257 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Public servant in a judicial

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

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

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years,proceeding corruptly making or fine, or both.class. and pronouncing an order, report, etc. contrary to law

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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