IPC → BNS
IPC Section 294A in BNS
IPC Section 294A corresponds to BNS Section 297 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 294A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 297 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 297 — Keeping lottery office
Drafting note. The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
(1) Whoever keeps any office or place for the purpose of drawing any lottery not being a State lottery or a lottery authorised by the State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever publishes any proposal to pay any sum, or to deliver any goods, or to do or forbear from doing anything for the benefit of any person, on any event or contingency relative or applicable to the drawing of any ticket, lot, number or figure in any such lottery, shall be punished with fine which may extend to
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 294A in BNS?
IPC Section 294A is BNS Section 297 — Keeping lottery office.
Has the provision changed?
The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
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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