Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 deals with:

"Misconduct by a public servant in judicial proceeding"

Here is the provision as per the official text:

Section 240 – Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding

Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

🔍 Key Elements of Section 240:

Offender: Any person.

Victim: A public servant (such as a judge or magistrate).

Context: While the public servant is presiding over a judicial proceeding.

Act: Intentional insult or interruption.

Punishment:

Simple imprisonment up to 6 months, or

Fine up to ₹5000, or

Both.

⚖️ Nature of the Offence:

Cognizable: No

Bailable: Yes

Triable by: Magistrate

 

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