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Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

§ 78(2) — first convictionPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 3 years
Fine
Fine (amount not stated in section)

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

§ 78(2) — second or subsequent convictionPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment
0 (no mandatory prison) – 5 years
Fine
Fine (amount not stated in section)

0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.

Source

Statute
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 § 78
Official source
Sheokand Legal reproduction of BNS text (not India Code)
Verification status
India Code could not be read directly; figures corroborated from at least two independent reproductions of the BNS text. Re-check against India Code before treating as VERIFIED.
Last verified
2026-10-19
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.