IPC → BNS
IPC Section 183 in BNS
IPC Section 183 corresponds to BNS Section 218 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 183 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 218 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 218 — Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Drafting note. Upper limit of fine has been increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees.
Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 183 in BNS?
IPC Section 183 is BNS Section 218 — Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.
Has the provision changed?
Upper limit of fine has been increased from one thousand to ten 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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