Section 350 to 357 of BNSS : Section 350 to 357

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Fraudulent Packaging

Ravi owns a small business selling organic spices. To increase his profits, he decides to package regular spices in containers labeled as "Premium Organic Spices." A customer, Sita, buys these spices believing they are organic. When she finds out they are not, she reports Ravi to the authorities.

Applicable Section: Section 350 (1) Offence: Fraudulently making a false mark upon any package or receptacle containing goods. Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. Legal Classification: Non-cognizable, Bailable, Triable by any Magistrate.

Example 2:

Scenario: Criminal Intimidation

Arjun, a local shop owner, threatens his competitor, Mohan, saying he will harm Mohan's family if he doesn't close his shop. Mohan feels scared and reports the threat to the police.

Applicable Section: Section 351 (2) Offence: Criminal intimidation. Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Legal Classification: Non-cognizable, Bailable, Triable by any Magistrate.

Example 3:

Scenario: False Rumour to Incite Hatred

During a local festival, Ramesh spreads a false rumour that a particular community is planning to attack another community. This creates panic and tension between the communities.

Applicable Section: Section 353 (2) Offence: False statement, rumour, etc., with intent to create enmity, hatred or ill-will between different classes. Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. Legal Classification: Cognizable, Non-bailable, Triable by any Magistrate.

Example 4:

Scenario: Public Intoxication

Vikram gets heavily drunk and starts causing a scene in a public park, shouting and annoying other visitors. The police are called, and Vikram is taken into custody.

Applicable Section: Section 355 Offence: Appearing in a public place, etc., in a state of intoxication, and causing annoyance to any person. Punishment: Simple imprisonment for 24 hours, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both or with community service. Legal Classification: Non-cognizable, Bailable, Triable by any Magistrate.

Example 5:

Scenario: Defamation of a Public Official

A local newspaper publishes a false story accusing the Governor of corruption. The Governor files a complaint through the Public Prosecutor.

Applicable Section: Section 356 (2) Offence: Defamation against the Governor of a State in respect of his conduct in the discharge of his public functions. Punishment: Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both, or community service. Legal Classification: Non-cognizable, Bailable, Triable by Court of Session.

Example 6:

Scenario: Neglecting a Helpless Person

Sunita is responsible for taking care of her elderly, mentally ill uncle. However, she neglects him, leaving him without food or medical care. A neighbor reports this to the authorities.

Applicable Section: Section 357 Offence: Being bound to attend on or supply the wants of a person who is helpless from youth, unsoundness of mind or disease, and voluntarily omitting to do so. Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. Legal Classification: Non-cognizable, Bailable, Triable by any Magistrate.