Question 1

Is this different from the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BNS 264 is a specific criminal provision for contempt in the face of the court. The 1971 Act is broader and covers civil contempt (disobeying orders) and criminal contempt (scandalising the court from outside).

Question 2

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 228?

Accepted Answer

IPC Section 228 (Contempt of Court — In-Court) → BNS Section 264. Same 6-month maximum and non-cognizable status preserved.

Question 3

How is IPC 228/BNS 264 different from the Contempt of Courts Act 1971?

Accepted Answer

IPC 228/BNS 264 specifically covers in-court insults or interruptions to a judge — summarily triable by the court itself. The Contempt of Courts Act 1971 has broader scope: it also covers 'scandalising the court' (out-of-court attacks on judicial dignity) and civil contempt (wilful disobedience of court orders).

Question 4

Is IPC 228/BNS 264 bailable?

Accepted Answer

Yes — despite its importance in maintaining court dignity, Section 228/BNS 264 is Bailable and Non-Cognizable. The Non-Cognizable status means police cannot arrest without a Magistrate's warrant — but the affected court itself can summarily try the offender.

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