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Is Section 357 BNS Cognizable or Not?


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Section 357 BNS Cognizable or Not

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) As Per The Government of India

The offense under Section 357 BNS which is breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person are generally classified as non-cognizable offense. This means that the police can not make an arrest without a warrant and usually require a court order to initiate an investigation.

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