Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 148BNS 191(3)
Rioting- Being armed with deadly weapon.-
BNS 191(3) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 148 is BNS 191(3)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
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
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading.
- Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 148 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 191(3) it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 148 under BNS?
BNS 191(3): imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 148 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 148 (Rioting- Being armed with deadly weapon.-) corresponds to Section 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 148 and BNS 191(3)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
How do I cite BNS 191(3) in a pleading?
Under Section 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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