Section 167: Persons subject to certain Acts.

Q: What does Section 167 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deal with?

Section 167 BNS pertains to "Persons subject to certain Acts.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 167 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) governs persons subject to certain Acts. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 167 BNS still in force?

Yes, Section 167 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 167 BNS?

धारा 167 BNS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 167 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Section 167 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) governs persons subject to certain Acts. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 167 BNS?

Dhara 167 BNS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 167 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 167 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) governs persons subject to certain Acts. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 167 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 167, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, § 167 (India).

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter VI — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE

Section 167

Persons subject to certain Acts.

No person subject to the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950), the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950) and the Navy Act, 1957 (62 of 1957), or shall be subject to punishment under this Sanhita for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.