BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 203 BNS

Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant, not to purchase or bid for certain property, purchases or bids for that property, either in his own name or in the name of another, or jointly, or in shares with others,

Punishment

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: two years.
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FAQ — Section 203 BNS

Section 203 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and the property, if purchased, shall be confiscated.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.