Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 124BNS 151
Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power
BNS 151 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 124 is BNS 151
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 151 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 124 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 124 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 151 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 124 under BNS?
BNS 151: imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
What is IPC 124 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 124 (Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power) corresponds to Section 151 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 124 and BNS 151?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 151 in a pleading?
Under Section 151 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 124 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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