Section 140 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with wearing garb or carrying token used By soldier, sailor or airman. Under the new law this is Section 168 of the BNS.
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Section 140 IPC - Wearing garb or carrying token used By soldier, sailor or airman
Section 140 IPC is now
Section 168 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 140 - Wearing garb or carrying token used By soldier, sailor or airman
- New provision
- Section 168 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 168 BNS | Modified | “Military” is replaced by "Army." The upper limit of the fine has been increased from five hundred to two thousand rupees. |
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