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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 286 BNS - Negligent conduct with respect to Poisonous substance

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
286 - Negligent conduct with respect to Poisonous substance
Old provision
Section 284 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 286 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 284 IPC Modified The u pper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal

Section 286 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with negligent conduct with respect to Poisonous substance. Under the old law this was Section 284 of the IPC.

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