Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 215

IPC 215 in BNS: Section 252

Section 215 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 252 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 215 deals with taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 215 is now BNS 252.

Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XI
s. 215
Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
Whoever takes or agrees or consents to take any gratification under pretence or on account of helping any person to recover any movable property of which he shall have been deprived by any offence punishable under this Code, shall, unless he uses all means in his power to cause the offender to be apprehended and convicted of the offence, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XIV
s. 252
Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc.
Whoever takes or agrees or consents to take any gratification under pretence or on account of helping any person to recover any movable property of which he shall have been deprived by any offence punishable under this Sanhita, shall, unless he uses all means in his power to cause the offender to be apprehended and convicted of the offence, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 215
CognizableCognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 2 years, 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. 215 IPCBNS 252 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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