Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 317 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 317: (1) Stolen property under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Dishonestly receiving
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years,stolen property knowingor fine, or both. it to be stolen
Dishonestly receiving
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for life, orstolen property, knowingrigorous imprisonment that it was obtained byfor 10 years and fine. dacoity
Habitually dealing in stolen
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for life, orproperty.imprisonment for 10 years and fine
Assisting in concealment or
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years,disposal of stolen property, or fine, or both. knowing it to be stolen