What is the BNS Section 58 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 58 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 118. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 58 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 58 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). 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 58 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 58 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 58 BNS?

Cases under Section 58 BNS are triable by: Court by which the offence is triable under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 58 BNS?

Section 58 BNS deals with 'Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 58

BNS Section 58: Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 58?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 58 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 yearscommit offence punishableand fine.abetted is cognizableabetted is triable. with death or imprisonmentor non-cognizable. for life, if the offence be committed. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 118

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 58 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life". 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 concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 58 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Concealing design to

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

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

Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearscommit offence punishableand fine.abetted is cognizableabetted is triable. with death or imprisonmentor non-cognizable. for life, if the offence be committed

If offence be not committed

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

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

Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable

Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 yearsand fine.abetted is cognizableabetted is triable. or non-cognizable

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Words “in either case” are excluded from clause (b).

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