Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 461BNS 334(1)
Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property
BNS 334(1) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 461 is BNS 334(1)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
- 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
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 334(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 461 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 461 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 334(1) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 461 under BNS?
BNS 334(1): imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 461 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 461 (Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property) corresponds to Section 334(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 461 and BNS 334(1)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.
How do I cite BNS 334(1) in a pleading?
Under Section 334(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 461 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 460 → BNS 331(8) — All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them
- IPC 449 → BNS 332(a) — House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death
- IPC 450 → BNS 332(b) — House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life
- IPC 451 → BNS 332(c) — House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 452 → BNS 333 — House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
- IPC 462 → BNS 334(2) — Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody
- IPC 464 → BNS 335 — Making a false document
- IPC 463 → BNS 336(1) — Forgery
- IPC 465 → BNS 336(2) — Forgery punishment
- IPC 468 → BNS 336(3) — Forgery for purpose of cheating
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