Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with criminal breach of trust — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 406 of the IPC.
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Section 316(2) BNS - Criminal breach of trust — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 316(2) - Criminal breach of trust — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 406 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 316(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 406 IPC | Modified | IPC Section is included as sub - section in BNS sans heading. The u pper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to five years. |
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