Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 504BNS 352
Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
BNS 352 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 504 is BNS 352
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, 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
- Words "in any manner" are added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 504 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 352 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 504 under BNS?
BNS 352: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 504 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 504 (Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) corresponds to Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 504 and BNS 352?
Words "in any manner" are added.
How do I cite BNS 352 in a pleading?
Under Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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