Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 354DBNS 78
Stalking
BNS 78 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 354D is BNS 78
- BNS 78(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
- BNS 78(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
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 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 354D bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 78(2): bailable, cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. BNS 78(2): non-bailable, cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 354D under BNS?
BNS 78(2): Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine. BNS 78(2): Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine.
What is IPC 354D equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 354D (Stalking) corresponds to Section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 354D and BNS 78?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 78 in a pleading?
Under Section 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 354D of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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