IPC → BNS
IPC Section 228 in BNS
IPC Section 228 corresponds to BNS Section 267 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 228 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 267 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 267 — Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Drafting note. Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 228 in BNS?
IPC Section 228 is BNS Section 267 — Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding.
Has the provision changed?
Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five 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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