IPC Section 281 in BNS
IPC Section 281 corresponds to BNS Section 283 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 281 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 283 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 283 — Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy
Drafting note. Fine is added as punishment in addition to imprisonment rupees ten thousand is fixed as lower limit of fine. Word “and” has replaced “or”.
Whoever exhibits any false light, mark or buoy, intending or knowing it to be likely that such exhibition will mislead any navigator, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and with fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 281 in BNS?
IPC Section 281 is BNS Section 283 — Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.
Has the provision changed?
Fine is added as punishment in addition to imprisonment rupees ten thousand is fixed as lower limit of fine. Word “and” has replaced “or”.
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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