Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 500BNS 356(2)
Defamation punishment
BNS 356(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 500 is BNS 356(2)
- BNS 356(2)
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both, or with community service
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
- BNS 356(2)
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both, or with community service
- Bailable?
- 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
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- "or with community service" is added as an alternate punishment.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 500 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 356(2): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Court of Session. BNS 356(2): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 500 under BNS?
BNS 356(2): simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both, or with community service. BNS 356(2): simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or fine, or both, or with community service.
What is IPC 500 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 500 (Defamation punishment) corresponds to Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 500 and BNS 356(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. "or with community service" is added as an alternate punishment.
How do I cite BNS 356(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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