Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 116BNS 56
Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment
BNS 56 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 116 is BNS 56
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of any description provided for that offence for a term which may extend to one-fourth part of the longest term provided for that offence
- Bailable?
- According as offence abetted is bailable or non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- According as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court by which offence abetted is triable
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- The words "if offence be not committed" are excluded from the heading.
- The heading of paragraph 2, "If abettor or person abetted be a public servant whose duty it is to prevent offence" is excluded.
- The word "by" is replaced by "under".
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Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 116 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 116 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 56 it is according as offence abetted is bailable or non-bailable and according as offence abetted is cognizable or non-cognizable, and is tried by Court by which offence abetted is triable. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 116 under BNS?
BNS 56: imprisonment of any description provided for that offence for a term which may extend to one-fourth part of the longest term provided for that offence.
What is IPC 116 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 116 (Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment) corresponds to Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 116 and BNS 56?
The words "if offence be not committed" are excluded from the heading. The heading of paragraph 2, "If abettor or person abetted be a public servant whose duty it is to prevent offence" is excluded. The word "by" is replaced by "under".
How do I cite BNS 56 in a pleading?
Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 116 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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