Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 288BNS 290

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

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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

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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