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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 352 BNS - Intentional insult with intent to Provoke breach of the peace

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
352 - Intentional insult with intent to Provoke breach of the peace
Old provision
Section 504 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 352 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 504 IPC Modified Words “in any manner” are added.

Section 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with intentional insult with intent to Provoke breach of the peace. Under the old law this was Section 504 of the IPC.

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