Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 406BNS 316(2)
Punishment for criminal breach of trust
BNS 316(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 406 is BNS 316(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Non-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 sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 406 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 316(2) it is non-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 406 under BNS?
BNS 316(2): imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 406 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 406 (Punishment for criminal breach of trust) corresponds to Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 406 and BNS 316(2)?
IPC Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
How do I cite BNS 316(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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