BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 57 BNS

Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons

Offence

Whoever abets the commission of an offence by the public generally or by any number or class of persons exceeding ten,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and with fine.

Illustration

A affixes in a public place a placard instigating a sect consisting of more than ten members to meet at a certain time and place, for the purpose of attacking the members of an adverse sect, while engaged in a procession. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years and with fine. Illustration A affixes in a public place a placard instigating a sect consisting of more than ten members to meet at a certain time and place.
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FAQ — Section 57 BNS

Section 57 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons”. 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 seven years and with fine. Illustration A affixes in a public place a placard instigating a sect consisting of more than ten members to meet at a certain time and place, for the purpose of attacking the members of an adverse sect, while engaged in a procession. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

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