202. 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.
BNS Section 202: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
Section 202 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. It replaces IPC 168 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 202 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. | Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 202
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 168: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
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