IPC → BNS
IPC Section 332 in BNS
IPC Section 332 corresponds to BNS Section 121 (1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 332 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 121 (1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 121 (1) — Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS. Imprisonment is increased from three to five years.
(1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt to any person being a public servant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person or any other public servant from discharging his duty as such public servant or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by that person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt to any person being a public servant in th…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 332 in BNS?
IPC Section 332 is BNS Section 121 (1) — Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS. Imprisonment is increased from three to five years.
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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