IPC → BNS
IPC Section 270 in BNS
IPC Section 270 corresponds to BNS Section 272 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 270 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 272 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 272 — Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever malignantly 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 two years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 270 in BNS?
IPC Section 270 is BNS Section 272 — Malignant 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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