IPC Section 140 in BNS
IPC Section 140 corresponds to BNS Section 168 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 140 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 168 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 168 — Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
Drafting note. “Military” is replaced by "Army." The upper limit of the fine has been increased from five h undred to two thousand rupees.
Whoever, not being a soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Naval or Air service of the Government of India, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier, sailor or airman with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, sailor or airman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 140 in BNS?
IPC Section 140 is BNS Section 168 — Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman.
Has the provision changed?
“Military” is replaced by "Army." The upper limit of the fine has been increased from five h undred to two thousand rupees.
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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