Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 331BNS 120(2)
Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
BNS 120(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 331 is BNS 120(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
- 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
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- Words "any purpose referred to in sub-section (1)" are added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 120(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 331 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 331 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 120(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 331 under BNS?
BNS 120(2): imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
What is IPC 331 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 331 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property) corresponds to Section 120(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 331 and BNS 120(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Words "any purpose referred to in sub-section (1)" are added.
How do I cite BNS 120(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 120(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 331 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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