Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wearing garb or carrying token used By soldier, sailor or airman. Under the old law this was Section 140 of the IPC.
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Section 168 BNS - Wearing garb or carrying token used By soldier, sailor or airman
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 168 - Wearing garb or carrying token used By soldier, sailor or airman
- Old provision
- Section 140 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 months, fine of 2,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 168 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 140 IPC | Modified | “Military” is replaced by "Army." The upper limit of the fine has been increased from five hundred to two thousand rupees. |
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