Section 318(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with cheating — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 417 of the IPC.
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Section 318(2) BNS - Cheating — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 318(2) - Cheating — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 417 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 318(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 417 IPC | Modified | The IPC section is included as a sub - section in the BNS sans heading. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from one year to three years. |
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