Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 288BNS 290

Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc

BNS 290 full section — punishment, bail and court →

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Quick facts: IPC 288 is BNS 290

Punishment: Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
Bailable?: Bailable
Cognizable?: Non-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

BNS added "or constructing".
The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
"measures" replaces "order".

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Under Section 290 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 288 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 288 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 290 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

What is the punishment for IPC 288 under BNS?

BNS 290: imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.

What is IPC 288 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 288 (Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc) corresponds to Section 290 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 288 and BNS 290?

BNS added "or constructing". The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. "measures" replaces "order".

How do I cite BNS 290 in a pleading?

Under Section 290 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 288 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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