Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 73 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 73: Printing or publishing any matter relating to court proceedings without permission (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Printing or publication of

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 yearsa proceeding without prior and fine. permission of court