Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 508BNS 354
Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure
BNS 354 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 508 is BNS 354
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 1 year, 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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 508 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 508 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 354 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 508 under BNS?
BNS 354: imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 508 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 508 (Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure) corresponds to Section 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 508 and BNS 354?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 354 in a pleading?
Under Section 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 508 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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