BNS Section 57: Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 117
Procedural Classification Summary
Abetting commission of an
Bailable: Depends on the offence (Bailable or Non-bailable)
Cognizable: Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable)
Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable
Punishment: Imprisonment which mayoffence by the public or by extend to 7 years andabetted is cognizableabetted is bailable orabetted is triable. more than ten persons.fine.or non-cognizable.non-bailable
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Imprisonment is increased from three years to seven years.