IPC → BNS
IPC Section 229 in BNS
IPC Section 229 corresponds to BNS Section 268 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 229 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 268 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 268 — Personation of assessor
Drafting note. In heading “Personation of assessor” is used in place of “juror or assessor” and word "juryman" is excluded.
Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as an assessor in any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, or knowing himself to have been so returned, empanelled or sworn contrary to law, shall voluntarily serve as such assessor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 229 in BNS?
IPC Section 229 is BNS Section 268 — Personation of assessor.
Has the provision changed?
In heading “Personation of assessor” is used in place of “juror or assessor” and word "juryman" is excluded.
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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