IPC → BNS
IPC Section 126 in BNS
IPC Section 126 corresponds to BNS Section 154 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 126 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 154 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 154 — Committing depredation on territories of Foreign State at peace with Government of India
Drafting note. Words “any power in alliance” are replaced by “any foreign State”.
Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparations to commit depredation, on the territories of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of any property used or intended to be used in committing such depredation, or acquired by such depredation.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 126 in BNS?
IPC Section 126 is BNS Section 154 — Committing depredation on territories of Foreign State at peace with Government of India.
Has the provision changed?
Words “any power in alliance” are replaced by “any foreign State”.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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