Clause 353: Statement Conducing to Public Mischief - Punishment and Bail Procedure
Clause-353 : Bail Provision
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Clause 353 defines the offence related to statement or rumour conducing to public mischief, which is previously covered under the Section 505 of the Indian Penal Code. This clause deals with all types of false rumours with the intent of conducting public mischief. In this electronic era, any false information or rumour gets viral very easily that can cause public mutiny. Offence under Clause 353 is a punishable offence and the accused might face imprisonment.
However, until the accused is found not guilty, the claim of conducing public mischief is just a claim. During trial, the accused can get bail with a promise to appear. In this article, we will go through the complete explanation of mischief according to Clause 353 of BNS, punishments, penalties and bail provisions. Join us to understand the legal terms to comprehend the practical consequences.
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