Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 153ABNS 196
Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony
BNS 196 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 153A is BNS 196
- BNS 196(1)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment which may extend to three years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 196(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment which may extend to five years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-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
- The word "or through electronic communication" is added as one of the modes of spreading disharmony, etc.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 153A bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 196(1): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 196(2): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 153A under BNS?
BNS 196(1): imprisonment which may extend to three years, or fine, or both. BNS 196(2): imprisonment which may extend to five years and fine.
What is IPC 153A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 153A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) corresponds to Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 153A and BNS 196?
The word "or through electronic communication" is added as one of the modes of spreading disharmony, etc.
How do I cite BNS 196 in a pleading?
Under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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