Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.
What this section does
A public servant who has any duty to perform in connection with the sale of property under the BNSS is prohibited from purchasing or bidding for that property. This prevents conflicts of interest and ensures the integrity of court-directed sales.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Procedure at a glance
- Key actors
- Public servant
- Time limit
- None specified
Derived from CrPC s.481.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNSS Section 527, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNSS Section 527 forms part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.