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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 354 BNS - Act caused by inducing person to Believe that he will be rendered an Object of the Divine displeasure

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
354 - Act caused by inducing person to Believe that he will be rendered an Object of the Divine displeasure
Old provision
Section 508 IPC
Punishment
I mprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 354 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 508 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 354 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with act caused by inducing person to Believe that he will be rendered an Object of the Divine displeasure. Under the old law this was Section 508 of the IPC.

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