IPC Section 288 in BNS
IPC Section 288 corresponds to BNS Section 290 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 288 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 290 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 290 — Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc
Drafting note. BNS added "or constructing”. The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. “measures” replaces “order”.
Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description 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 288 in BNS?
IPC Section 288 is BNS Section 290 — Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc.
Has the provision changed?
BNS added "or constructing”. The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. “measures” replaces “order”.
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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