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.
IPC Section 184 in BNS: Section 219
Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
Section 184 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant) corresponds to Section 219 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 219 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 219
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