BNS Section 206 – Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant
Chapter 12: Offences by or Relating to Public Servants ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 206
IPC S.171
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever not belonging to a certain class of public servants wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by that class of public servant with the intention that it may be believed or with the knowledge that it is likely to be believed that he belongs to that class of public servant shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 3 months or fine up to Rs 2000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
