IPC → BNS
IPC Section 306 in BNS
IPC Section 306 corresponds to BNS Section 108 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 108 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 108 — Abetment of suicide
Drafting note. No change.
If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 306 in BNS?
IPC Section 306 is BNS Section 108 — Abetment of suicide.
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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