Section 290 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with negligent conduct with respect to Pulling down, repairing or Constructing buildings, etc. Under the old law this was Section 288 of the IPC.
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Section 290 BNS - Negligent conduct with respect to Pulling down, repairing or Constructing buildings, etc
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 290 - Negligent conduct with respect to Pulling down, repairing or Constructing buildings, etc
- Old provision
- Section 288 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 290 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 288 IPC | Modified | BNS added "or constructing ” . The u pper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. “measures” replaces “order” . |
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