Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with defamation — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 500 of the IPC.
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Section 356(2) BNS - Defamation — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 356(2) - Defamation — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 500 IPC
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine or both, or commu nity service. Simple imprisonment for 2 y ears, or fine or both, or community service.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable. Non-cognizable
- Bailable?
- Bailable. Bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session. Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 356(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 500 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. “or with community service” is added as an alterna te punishment. |
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