252. 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.
BNS Section 252: Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
Section 252 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc. It replaces IPC 215 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 252 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | Taking gift to help to recover movable property of which a person has been deprived by an offence without causing apprehension of offender. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 252
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 215: Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
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