Section 417 of BNSS : Section 417: No appeal in petty cases.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi was caught by the police for creating a public nuisance by playing loud music late at night in his neighborhood. The case was brought before a Magistrate of the first class, who imposed a fine of ₹100 on Ravi for his actions. According to Section 417 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Ravi cannot appeal this decision because the fine does not exceed ₹100.

Example 2:

Sunita was convicted by a Court of Session for a minor theft and was sentenced to two months of imprisonment and a fine of ₹150. Under Section 417 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Sunita cannot appeal this decision because the imprisonment term does not exceed three months and the fine does not exceed ₹200.

Example 3:

Ajay was found guilty of minor vandalism and was sentenced by a High Court to one month of imprisonment and a fine of ₹500. According to Section 417 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Ajay cannot appeal this decision because the imprisonment term does not exceed three months and the fine does not exceed ₹1,000.

Example 4:

Priya was convicted in a summary trial for littering in a public park and was fined ₹150 by a Magistrate empowered under section 283. As per Section 417 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Priya cannot appeal this decision because the fine does not exceed ₹200.

Example 5:

Raj was convicted by a High Court for a minor traffic violation and was sentenced to two months of imprisonment and a fine of ₹800. Additionally, he was ordered to furnish security to keep the peace. According to Section 417 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Raj cannot appeal this decision because the imprisonment term does not exceed three months and the fine does not exceed ₹1,000. The requirement to furnish security to keep the peace does not make the sentence appealable.