203. Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant, not to purchase or bid for certain property, purchases or bids for that property, either in his own name or in the name of another, or jointly, or in shares with others, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated.
BNS Section 203: Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
Section 203 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property. It replaces IPC 169 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 203 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property. | Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both and confiscation of property, if purchased. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate f the firstclass |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 203
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 169: Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
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