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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 353 BNS - Statements conducing to public Mischief

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
353 - Statements conducing to public Mischief
Old provision
Section 505 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Non -bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 353 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 505 IPC Modified " false information ” and “including through electronic means ” are added.

Section 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with statements conducing to public Mischief. Under the old law this was Section 505 of the IPC.

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