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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 334(1) BNS - Dishonestly breaking open receptacle Containing property — clause (1)

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
334(1) - Dishonestly breaking open receptacle Containing property — clause (1)
Old provision
Section 461 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 334(1) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 461 IPC Modified IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS.

Section 334(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonestly breaking open receptacle Containing property — clause (1). Under the old law this was Section 461 of the IPC.

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