Section 251 to 271 of BNSS : Section 251 to 271

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a public servant, intentionally omits to apprehend a notorious criminal, Ajay, who is wanted for a crime punishable with death.

Applicable Section: Section 259(a)

Offence: Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of a public servant bound by law to apprehend an offender, if the offence is punishable with death.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years, with or without fine.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: According as the offence in relation to which such omission has been made is cognizable or non-cognizable.

Bailable or Non-bailable: Bailable.

By what Court triable: Magistrate of the first class.

Explanation: Ramesh, being a public servant, is legally bound to apprehend Ajay. His intentional omission to do so, knowing that Ajay is wanted for a crime punishable with death, makes him liable under Section 259(a). He could face up to 7 years of imprisonment and possibly a fine.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a public servant, disobeys a legal direction with the intent to save her friend’s property from being forfeited.

Applicable Section: Section 255

Offence: Public servant disobeying a direction of law with intent to save person from punishment, or property from forfeiture.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Non-cognizable.

Bailable or Non-bailable: Bailable.

By what Court triable: Any Magistrate.

Explanation: Priya, in her capacity as a public servant, intentionally disobeys a legal order to protect her friend’s property from being seized. This act...

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