Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of offence punishable with Imprisonment. Under the old law this was Section 116 of the IPC.
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Section 56 BNS - Abetment of offence punishable with Imprisonment
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 56 - Abetment of offence punishable with Imprisonment
- Old provision
- Section 116 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment extending one-fourth of the longest term provided for or non-cogni or both.
- Cognizable?
- According as offence abetted i
- Bailable?
- According as offence abetted i
- Triable by
- Court by which offence abetted is triable.
Old law → Section 56 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 116 IPC | Modified | The words “if offence be not committed” are excluded from the heading. The heading of paragraph 2, “If abettor or person abetted be a public servant whose duty it is to prevent offence” is excluded. The word “by” is replaced by “under” |
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