219. Whoever intentionally obstructs any sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of any public servant, as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 219: Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
Section 219 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant. It replaces IPC 184 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 219 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219 | Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of a public servant. | Imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 219
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 184: Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
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