IPC → BNS

IPC Section 134 in BNS

IPC Section 134 corresponds to BNS Section 162 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 134
New provision162
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 162 — Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed

Drafting note. No change.

Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, on any superior officer being in the execution of his office, shall, if such assault be committed in consequence of that abetment be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Read the full text of BNS Section 162

Questions this page answers

What is IPC 134 in BNS?

IPC Section 134 is BNS Section 162 — Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

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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