What is the BNS Section 295 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 295 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 293. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 295 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 295 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 295 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 295 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can 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 295 BNS?

Cases under Section 295 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 295 BNS?

Section 295 BNS deals with 'Sale, etc'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 295

BNS Section 295: Sale, etc

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 295?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 295 BNS is: On first conviction, withobjects to child.imprisonment for 3 years, and with fine of 2,000 rupees, and in the event of second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for 7 years, and with fine of 5,000 rupees. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 293

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 295 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "sale, 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 sale, etc as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 295 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Sale, etc., of obscene

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

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: On first conviction, withobjects to child.imprisonment for 3 years, and with fine of 2,000 rupees, and in the event of second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for 7 years, and with fine of 5,000 rupees

📜 Official Statutory Provision

“person under the age of twenty years” is replaced by “child”, thereby curtailing the scope of this provision.

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