IPC Section 417 in BNS
IPC Section 417 corresponds to BNS Section 318 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 417 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 318 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 318 (2) — Cheating punishment
Drafting note. The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from one year to three years.
(1) Whoever, by deceiving any person, fraudulently or dishonestly induces the person so deceived to deliver any property to any person, or to consent that any person shall retain any property, or intentionally induces the person so deceived to do or omit to do anything which he would not do or omit if he were not so deceived, and which act or omission causes or is likely to cause damage or harm to that person in body, mind, reputation or property, is said to cheat. Explanation. —A dishonest concealment of facts is a deception within the meaning of this section. Illustrations. (a) A, by falsely…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 417 in BNS?
IPC Section 417 is BNS Section 318 (2) — Cheating punishment.
Has the provision changed?
The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from one year to three 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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