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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 8(5) BNS - Imprisonment for non-payment of Fine, when offence punishable with Fine only

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
8(5) - Imprisonment for non-payment of Fine, when offence punishable with Fine only
Old provision
Section 67 IPC

Old law → Section 8(5) BNS

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Section 67 IPC Modified IPC section is included as sub - section in BNS, sans heading. Words “or in default of community service” are added. Imprisonment and fine are increased.

Section 8(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with imprisonment for non-payment of Fine, when offence punishable with Fine only. Under the old law this was Section 67 of the IPC.

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