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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 160 BNS - Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is Committed in consequence thereof

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
160 - Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is Committed in consequence thereof
Old provision
Section 132 IPC
Punishment
Death, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 160 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 132 IPC Modified Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to ten years.

Section 160 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is Committed in consequence thereof. Under the old law this was Section 132 of the IPC.

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