IPC → BNS

IPC Section 336 in BNS

IPC Section 336 corresponds to BNS Section 125 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 336
New provision125
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 125 — Act endangering life or personal safety of others

Drafting note. Fine is increased from rupees two hundred and fifty to two thousand five hundred.

Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees, or with both, but— (a) where hurt is caused, 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; (b) where grievous hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which

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Questions this page answers

What is IPC 336 in BNS?

IPC Section 336 is BNS Section 125 — Act endangering life or personal safety of others.

Has the provision changed?

Fine is increased from rupees two hundred and fifty to two thousand five hundred.

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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