IPC Section 428/ 429 in BNS
IPC Section 428/ 429 corresponds to BNS Section 325 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 428/ 429 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 325 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 325 — Mischief by killing or maiming animal
Drafting note. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years. Scope is expanded greatly by amending it to “any animal”.
Whoever commits mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 428/ 429 in BNS?
IPC Section 428/ 429 is BNS Section 325 — Mischief by killing or maiming animal.
Has the provision changed?
The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years. Scope is expanded greatly by amending it to “any animal”.
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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