Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 187BNS 222
Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
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What changed
- Section is reorganised in the form of clauses (a) and (b) without changing the essence, and the upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to two thousand and five hundred rupees and five hundred to five thousand rupees.
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Under Section 222 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 187 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 187 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 187 (Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance) corresponds to Section 222 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 187 and BNS 222?
Section is reorganised in the form of clauses (a) and (b) without changing the essence, and the upper limit of the fine is increased from two hundred to two thousand and five hundred rupees and five hundred to five thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 222 in a pleading?
Under Section 222 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 187 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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