Section 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others. Under the new law this is Section 125(B) of the BNS.
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Section 338 IPC - Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
Section 338 IPC is now
Section 125(B) of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 338 - Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
- New provision
- Section 125(B) BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 125(B) BNS | Modified | Causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety is clause (b) of Section 125 BNS. |
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