Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 285BNS 287
Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter
BNS 287 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 285 is BNS 287
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to two thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
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 upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to two thousand rupees.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 285 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 285 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 287 it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 285 under BNS?
BNS 287: imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to two thousand rupees, or both.
What is IPC 285 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 285 (Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter) corresponds to Section 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 285 and BNS 287?
The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to two thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 287 in a pleading?
Under Section 287 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 285 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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