What is the BNS Section 60 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 60 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 120. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 60 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 60 BNS is classified as: Depends on the offence (Bailable or Non-bailable). 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 60 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 60 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 60 BNS?

Cases under Section 60 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 60 BNS?

Section 60 BNS deals with 'Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 60

BNS Section 60: Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 60?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 60 BNS is: Imprisonment extendingcommit an offenceto one-fourth of theabetted is cognizableabetted is bailable orabetted is triable. punishable withlongest term providedor non-cognizable.non-bailable. imprisonment, if offencefor the offence, or fine, be committed.or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 120

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 60 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment". 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 imprisonment as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 60 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Concealing a design to

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 extendingcommit an offenceto one-fourth of theabetted is cognizableabetted is bailable orabetted is triable. punishable withlongest term providedor non-cognizable.non-bailable. imprisonment, if offencefor the offence, or fine, be committed.or both

If the offence be not

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 extendingcommitted.to one-eighth part of theabetted is cognizableabetted is triable. longest term provided for or non-cognizable. the offence, or fine, or both. 61(2)(a) Criminal conspiracy toSame as for abetment ofcommit an offencethe offence which is thewhich is the object ofwhich is object ofof the offence which is punishable with death,object of the conspiracy.conspiracy is cognizableconspiracy is bailablethe object of conspiracy imprisonment for life oror non-cognizable.or non-bailable.is triable. rigorous imprisonment for a term of 2 years or upwards

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

Bail Status Guide Is Section 60 Bailable? → Sentencing Guide Jail Term & Fine Details →