Section 357 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with breach of contract to attend on and Supply wants of helpless person. Under the old law this was Section 491 of the IPC.
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Section 357 BNS - Breach of contract to attend on and Supply wants of helpless person
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 357 - Breach of contract to attend on and Supply wants of helpless person
- Old provision
- Section 491 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable. non-cognizable
- Bailable?
- Bailable. non-bailable. 3
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate. triable. 4
Old law → Section 357 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 491 IPC | Modified | Fine increased from two hundred rupees to five thousand rupees. |
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