Section 316 to 326 of BNSS : Section 316 to 326

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Criminal Breach of Trust by a Public Servant

Situation: Ramesh, a government officer, is entrusted with funds to be used for a public welfare project. Instead of using the funds for the project, he diverts a significant portion to his personal bank account.

Applicable Section: Section 316 (5)

Offence: Criminal breach of trust by a public servant.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years, or imprisonment for life, and fine.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable

Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable

By what Court triable: Magistrate of the first class

Explanation: Ramesh's actions constitute a serious breach of trust as he misused public funds for personal gain. This is a cognizable and non-bailable offence, meaning the police can arrest him without a warrant, and he cannot be easily released on bail.

Example 2:

Scenario: Cheating and Dishonestly Inducing Delivery of Property

Situation: Priya convinces her friend, Anjali, to invest in a fake business scheme by promising high returns. Anjali transfers ₹5 lakhs to Priya, who then disappears with the money.

Applicable Section: Section 318 (4)

Offence: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable

Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable

By what Court triable: Magistrate of the first class

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