Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 511BNS 62
Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment
BNS 62 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 511 is BNS 62
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or, as the case may be, one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence, or with such fine as is provided for the offence, or both
- Bailable?
- According as the offence attempted by the offender is bailable or non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- According as the men offence is cognizable or non-cognizable
- Tried by
- The court by which the offence attempted is triable
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 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 511 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 62 it is according as the offence attempted by the offender is bailable or non-bailable and according as the men offence is cognizable or non-cognizable, and is tried by The court by which the offence attempted is triable. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 511 under BNS?
BNS 62: imprisonment of any description provided for the offence, for a term which may extend to one-half of the imprisonment for life or, as the case may be, one-half of the longest term of imprisonment provided for that offence, or with such fine as is provided for the offence, or both.
What is IPC 511 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 511 (Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment) corresponds to Section 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 511 and BNS 62?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 62 in a pleading?
Under Section 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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