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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 162 BNS - Abetment of such assault, if the Assault is committed

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
162 - Abetment of such assault, if the Assault is committed
Old provision
Section 134 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class.

Old law → Section 162 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 134 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 162 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of such assault, if the Assault is committed. Under the old law this was Section 134 of the IPC.

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