IPC → BNS
IPC Section 328 in BNS
IPC Section 328 corresponds to BNS Section 123 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 328 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 123 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 123 — Causing harm by means of poison etc with intent to commit an offence
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever administers to or causes to be taken by any person any poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug, or other thing with intent to cause hurt to such person, or with intent to commit or to facilitate the commission of an offence or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause hurt, 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 328 in BNS?
IPC Section 328 is BNS Section 123 — Causing harm by means of poison etc with intent to commit an offence.
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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