Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 507BNS 351(4)
Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication
BNS 351(4) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 507 is BNS 351(4)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, in addition to the punishment provided for the offence under sub-section (1)
- 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.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 507 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 507 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 351(4) it is 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 507 under BNS?
BNS 351(4): imprisonment up to 2 years, in addition to the punishment provided for the offence under sub-section (1).
What is IPC 507 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 507 (Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) corresponds to Section 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 507 and BNS 351(4)?
IPC Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 351(4) in a pleading?
Under Section 351(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 507 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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