Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 493BNS 81
Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage
BNS 81 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 493 is BNS 81
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 81 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 493 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 493 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 81 it is non-bailable and non-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 493 under BNS?
BNS 81: imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
What is IPC 493 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 493 (Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage) corresponds to Section 81 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 493 and BNS 81?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 81 in a pleading?
Under Section 81 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 493 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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