What is the BNS Section 259 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 259 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 221. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 259 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 259 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 259 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 259 BNS is: Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable). 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 259 BNS?

Cases under Section 259 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 259 BNS?

Section 259 BNS deals with 'Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 259

BNS Section 259: Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 259?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 259 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 years,apprehend on the part ofwith or without fine.offence in relation toclass. a public servant bound bywhich such omission law to apprehend anhas been made is offender, if the offencecognizable or non- is punishable with death.cognizable. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 221

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 259 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend". 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 intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 259 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Intentional omission to

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

Cognizable: Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years,apprehend on the part ofwith or without fine.offence in relation toclass. a public servant bound bywhich such omission law to apprehend anhas been made is offender, if the offencecognizable or non- is punishable with death.cognizable

If punishable with

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

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,imprisonment for life orwith or without fine.class. imprisonment for 10 years

If punishable with

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

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,imprisonment for lesswith or without fine.class. than 10 years

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c).

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