IPC → BNS

IPC Section 145 in BNS

IPC Section 145 corresponds to BNS Section 189 (3) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 145
New provision189 (3)
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 189 (3) — Unlawful assembly- Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse

Drafting note. Ditto.

(1) An assembly of five or more persons is designated an unlawful assembly, if the common object of the persons composing that assembly is--- (a) to overawe by criminal force, or show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government or Parliament or the Legislature of any State, or any public servant in the exercise of the lawful power of such public servant; or (b) to resist the execution of any law, or of any legal process; or (c) to commit any mischief or criminal trespass, or other offence; or (d) by means of criminal force, or show of criminal force, to any person, to tak

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Questions this page answers

What is IPC 145 in BNS?

IPC Section 145 is BNS Section 189 (3) — Unlawful assembly- Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse.

Has the provision changed?

Ditto.

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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