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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 72 BNS - Disclosure of identity of victim of

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
72 - Disclosure of identity of victim of
Old provision
Section 228A IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 2 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 72 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 228A IPC Modified Word "minor' is replaced by 'child' .

Section 72 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with disclosure of identity of victim of. Under the old law this was Section 228A of the IPC.

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