Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 304BBNS 80
Dowry death
BNS 80 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 304B is BNS 80
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 304B bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 80(2) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 304B under BNS?
BNS 80(2): imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life.
What is IPC 304B equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 304B (Dowry death) corresponds to Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 304B and BNS 80?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 80 in a pleading?
Under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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