Section 285 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with negligent conduct with respect to fire Or combustible matter. Under the new law this is Section 287 of the BNS.
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Section 285 IPC - Negligent conduct with respect to fire Or combustible matter
Section 285 IPC is now
Section 287 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 285 - Negligent conduct with respect to fire Or combustible matter
- New provision
- Section 287 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 287 BNS | Modified | The u pper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to two thousand rupees. |
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