Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 216ABNS 254
Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits
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What changed
- Formal changes but essence is same- "husband or wife" is replaced by "spouse".
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Under Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 216A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 216A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 216A (Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits) corresponds to Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 216A and BNS 254?
Formal changes but essence is same- "husband or wife" is replaced by "spouse".
How do I cite BNS 254 in a pleading?
Under Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 216A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 215 → BNS 252 — Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
- IPC 216 → BNS 253 — Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered
- IPC 217 → BNS 255 — Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- IPC 218 → BNS 256 — Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
- IPC 219 → BNS 257 — Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc. contrary to law
- IPC 220 → BNS 258 — Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
- IPC 221 → BNS 259 — Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend