IPC → BNS
IPC Section 353 in BNS
IPC Section 353 corresponds to BNS Section 132 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 353 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 132 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 132 — Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such 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 two years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 353 in BNS?
IPC Section 353 is BNS Section 132 — Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty.
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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