Section 57 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 57 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses the abetment of crimes committed by the public or by groups exceeding ten individuals. It stipulates that anyone who instigates or aids in the commission of such an offence shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and with a fine.
Key Elements of Section 57
Abetment of Public Offences: The section focuses on individuals who encourage or assist in crimes committed by the public or groups larger than ten people.
Punishment: The prescribed punishment includes imprisonment (either rigorous or simple) for up to seven years and a fine.
Illustration: An example provided is: A affixes a placard in a public place, instigating a group of more than ten members to meet at a certain time and place to attack members of an opposing sect during a procession. In this scenario, A has committed the offence defined in this section.
This provision is part of Chapter IV of the BNS, which deals with abetment, criminal conspiracy, and attempt of abetment. It aims to hold individuals accountable for inciting or facilitating large-scale public offences. The section also serves as a deterrent against the misuse of public gatherings for unlawful purposes.
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