Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 426BNS 324(2)
Mischief punishment
BNS 324(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 426 is BNS 324(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-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
- The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three months to six months.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 324(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 426 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 426 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 324(2) it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 426 under BNS?
BNS 324(2): imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 426 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 426 (Mischief punishment) corresponds to Section 324(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 426 and BNS 324(2)?
The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three months to six months.
How do I cite BNS 324(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 324(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 426 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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