IPC → BNS
IPC Section 438 in BNS
IPC Section 438 corresponds to BNS Section 327 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 438 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 327 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 327 (2) — Punishment for above offence
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section sans heading.
(1) Whoever commits mischief to any rail, aircraft, or a decked vessel or any vessel of a burden of twenty tons or upwards, intending to destroy or render unsafe, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby destroy or render unsafe, that rail, aircraft or vessel, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever commits, or attempts to commit, by fire or any explosive substance, such mischief as is described in sub-section (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 438 in BNS?
IPC Section 438 is BNS Section 327 (2) — Punishment for above offence.
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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