BNS Section 249 – Taking gift to help to recover stolen property etc.
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 249
IPC S.215
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
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 tried for the offence be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 2 years or fine or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
