IPC → BNS
IPC Section 269 in BNS
IPC Section 269 corresponds to BNS Section 271 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 269 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 271 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 271 — Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 269 in BNS?
IPC Section 269 is BNS Section 271 — Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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