BNS 2023

Overview Section 60 of BNS 2023 addresses the penalties for individuals who, intending to facilitate or knowing it likely that they will facilitate the commission of an offense punishable with imprisonment, conceal the existence of a design to commit such an offense. It also covers making false representations about such

Overview Section 59 of BNS 2023 addresses the liability of public servants who, intending to facilitate or knowing it likely that they will facilitate the commission of an offense, voluntarily conceal the existence of a design to commit such offense. It imposes severe penalties on public servants whose duty is

Overview Section 58 of BNS 2023 addresses the concealment of plans to commit serious offenses punishable by death or life imprisonment. It imposes penalties on individuals who, knowing it likely or intending to facilitate such offenses, conceal their existence or make false representations about them. Punishment * If the Offense is

Overview Section 57 of BNS 2023 addresses the offense of abetment by instigating the public or large groups, specifically targeting situations where the abettor incites more than ten individuals to commit an offense. The section ensures that individuals who provoke large-scale criminal activities are held accountable. Punishment * Imprisonment: Up to

Overview Section 56 of BNS 2023 outlines the penalties for abetting offenses punishable with imprisonment, even if the offense is not committed. It specifies the punishment based on the nature of the abettor and the specific circumstances, including enhanced penalties for public servants who have a duty to prevent the

Overview Section 55 of BNS 2023 outlines the penalties for individuals who abet the commission of offenses punishable with death or life imprisonment. It specifies the punishment for abetment even if the offense is not committed and additional penalties if any act causes hurt to a person. Punishment * If Offense

Overview Section 53 of BNS 2023 addresses the liability of an abettor when the act committed causes a different effect from what was intended by the abettor. If the abettor knew that the act abetted was likely to cause the unintended effect, they are liable for the effect caused. Punishment

Overview Section 54 of BNS 2023 addresses the liability of abettors who are present at the scene when the act or offense they abetted is committed. It ensures that such individuals are treated as having committed the act or offense themselves. Punishment * Same as Principal Offender: The abettor is deemed

Overview Section 51 of BNS 2023 outlines the liability of an abettor when a different act is committed than the one abetted, provided the act done was a probable consequence of the abetment. This ensures that abettors are held accountable for the outcomes of their instigations, even if the exact