Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with promoting enmity between different Groups on grounds of religion, race, Place of birth, residence, language, Etc., And doing acts prejudicial to Maintenance of harmony. Under the old law this was Section 153A of the IPC.
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Section 196 BNS - Promoting enmity between different Groups on grounds of religion, race, Place of birth, residence, language, Etc., And doing acts prejudicial to Maintenance of harmony
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 196 - Promoting enmity between different Groups on grounds of religion, race, Place of birth, residence, language, Etc., And doing acts prejudicial to Maintenance of harmony
- Old provision
- Section 153A IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 196 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 153A IPC | Modified | The word “or through electronic communication” is added as one of the modes of spreading disharmony, etc. |
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