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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 151 BNS - Assaulting President, Governor, etc., With intent to compel or restrain the Exercise of any lawful power

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
151 - Assaulting President, Governor, etc., With intent to compel or restrain the Exercise of any lawful power
Old provision
Section 124 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 151 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 124 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 151 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with assaulting President, Governor, etc., With intent to compel or restrain the Exercise of any lawful power. Under the old law this was Section 124 of the IPC.

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