IPC → BNS
IPC Section 436 in BNS
IPC Section 436 corresponds to BNS Section 326 (g) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 436 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 326 (g) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 326 (g) — Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section sans heading.
Whoever commits mischief by,--- (a) doing any act which causes, or which he knows to be likely to cause, a diminution of the supply of water for agricultural purposes, or for food or drink for human beings or for animals which are property, or for cleanliness or for carrying on any manufacture, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both; (b) doing any act which renders or which he knows to be likely to render any public road, bridge, navigable river or navigable channel, natural or artificial, impassable or le…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 436 in BNS?
IPC Section 436 is BNS Section 326 (g) — Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a sub-section sans heading.
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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