Section 272 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with malignant act likely to spread Infection of disease dangerous to life. Under the old law this was Section 270 of the IPC.
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Section 272 BNS - Malignant act likely to spread Infection of disease dangerous to life
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 272 - Malignant act likely to spread Infection of disease dangerous to life
- Old provision
- Section 270 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 2 years, fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 272 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 270 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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