What is the BNS Section 267 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 267 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 228. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 267 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 267 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 267 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 267 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 267 BNS?

Cases under Section 267 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 267 BNS?

Section 267 BNS deals with 'Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 267

BNS Section 267: Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 267?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 267 BNS is: Simple imprisonment forinterruption to a public6 months, or fine ofoffence is committed, servant sitting in any stage 5,000 rupees, or both.subject to the of a judicial proceeding.provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 228

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 267 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding". 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 insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 267 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Intentional insult or

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

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

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Simple imprisonment forinterruption to a public6 months, or fine ofoffence is committed, servant sitting in any stage 5,000 rupees, or both.subject to the of a judicial proceeding.provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

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