Section 491 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with breach of contract to attend on and Supply wants of helpless person. Under the new law this is Section 357 of the BNS.
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Section 491 IPC - Breach of contract to attend on and Supply wants of helpless person
Section 491 IPC is now
Section 357 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 491 - Breach of contract to attend on and Supply wants of helpless person
- New provision
- Section 357 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 357 BNS | Modified | Fine increased from two hundred rupees to five thousand rupees. |
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