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SECTION 227 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Violation of condition of remission of punishment


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 227 has been replaced with BNS Section 266 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 266 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 227 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 227 related FAQs
Whoever, having accepted any conditional remission of punishment, knowingly violates any condition on which such remission was granted, shall be punished with the punishment to which he was originally sentenced, if he has already suffered no part of that punishment, and if he has suffered any part of that punishment, then with so much of that punishment as he has not already suffered.



IPC 227 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 227 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone, after accepting conditional remission of their punishment, breaks any condition of that remission, they can be punished with the original sentence's remaining part or the full original sentence if they haven't already served any of it.


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Offence : Violation of condition of remission of punishment


Punishment : Original Sentence, minus time already served


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Same As Offence



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What is Section 227 of CPC?

In Section 227 the judge is required to release the defendant if, after reviewing all evidence and listening to both defence and prosecution arguments, he determines that there is not enough evidence to continue with the case. 27 Dec 2022