IPC → BNS
IPC Section 357 in BNS
IPC Section 357 corresponds to BNS Section 135 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 357 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 135 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 135 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
Drafting note. Fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 357 in BNS?
IPC Section 357 is BNS Section 135 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.
Has the provision changed?
Fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
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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