BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 219 BNS

Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant

Offence

Whoever intentionally obstructs any sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of any public servant, as such,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one month.
  • Fine: five thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 219 BNS

Section 219 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

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.