Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 202

BNS 202: earlier IPC 168

Section 202 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 168 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 202 deals with public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 202 was IPC 168.

Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. IX
s. 168
Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engage in trade, engages in trade, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XII
s. 202
Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.
Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engage in trade, engages in trade, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both or with community service.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 168
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentSimple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
Triable byMagistrate of the first class.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 168 IPCBNS 202 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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BNS 201 · Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.BNS 203 · Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.

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