Section 202 BNS: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade

Section 202 BNS | BNS 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.

FAQs of BNS Section 202

  1. 202 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 202 of the BNS: Simple imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service.

  2. 202 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 202 of the BNS is non-cognizable.

  3. 202 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 202 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 202 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 202 of the BNS is triable by the Magistrate of the first class.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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