Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 332BNS 121(1)

Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty

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What changed

  • IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS.
  • Imprisonment is increased from three to five years.

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Under Section 121(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 332 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 332 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty) corresponds to Section 121(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 332 and BNS 121(1)?

IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS. Imprisonment is increased from three to five years.

How do I cite BNS 121(1) in a pleading?

Under Section 121(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 332 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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