Section 316 to 326 of BNSS – Section 316 to 326 | BNSS

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

THE FIRST SCHEDULE

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCES

I. - OFFENCES UNDER THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA

Section 316 to 326

Section Offence Punishment Cognizable or Non-cognizable Bailable or Non-bailable By what Court triable

Section	Offence	Punishment	Cognizable or Non-cognizable	Bailable or Non-bailable	By what Court triable
316 (2)	Criminal breach of trust.	Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.	Cognizable.	Non-bailable.	Magistrate of the first class.
316 (3)	Criminal breach of trust by a carrier, wharfinger, etc.	Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.	Cognizable.	Non-bailable.	Magistrate of the first class.
316 (4)	Criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant.	Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.	Cognizable.	Non-bailable.	Magistrate of the first class.
316 (5)	Criminal breach of trust by public servant or by ban

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Section Offence Punishment Cognizable or Non-cognizable Bailable or Non-

bailable By what Court triable

Section	Offence	Punishment	Cognizable or Non-cognizable	Bailable or Non-bailable	By what Court triable
316 (2)	Criminal breach of trust.	Up to 5 years in prison, or a fine, or both.	Police can arrest without a warrant.	Not eligible for bail.	Tried by a Magistrate of the first class.
316 (3)	Criminal breach of trust by a carrier, wharfinger, etc.	Up to 7 years in prison and a fine.	Police can arrest without a warrant.	Not eligible for bail.	Tried by a Magistrate of the first class.
316 (4)	Criminal breach of trust by a clerk or servant.	Up to 7 years in prison and a fine.	Police can arrest without a warrant.	Not eligible for bail.	Tried by a Magistrate of the first class.
316 (5)	Criminal breach of trust by a public servant or by a banker, merchant, or agent, etc.	Up to 10 yea

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Explanation using examples

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-

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Section 316 to 326 of BNSS : Section 316 to 326

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Section Offence Punishment Cognizable or Non-cognizable Bailable or Non-bailable By what Court triable

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Section Offence Punishment Cognizable or Non-cognizable Bailable or Non-

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

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