Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 330BNS 120(1)

Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property

BNS 120(1) full section — punishment, bail and court →

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Quick facts: IPC 330 is BNS 120(1)

Punishment
Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Bailable?
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

  • IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.

Drafting-ready

Under Section 120(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 330 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

Is IPC 330 bailable or non-bailable?

Under BNS 120(1) it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

What is the punishment for IPC 330 under BNS?

BNS 120(1): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.

What is IPC 330 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 330 (Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property) corresponds to Section 120(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 330 and BNS 120(1)?

IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.

How do I cite BNS 120(1) in a pleading?

Under Section 120(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 330 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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