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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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 to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 124 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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