Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 333BNS 121(2)
Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
BNS 121(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 333 is BNS 121(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to ten 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.
- Mandatory minimum imprisonment of one year is added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 121(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 333 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 333 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 121(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 333 under BNS?
BNS 121(2): imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to ten years and fine.
What is IPC 333 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 333 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty) corresponds to Section 121(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 333 and BNS 121(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Mandatory minimum imprisonment of one year is added.
How do I cite BNS 121(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 121(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 333 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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