IPC → BNS
IPC Section 440 in BNS
IPC Section 440 corresponds to BNS Section 324 (6) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 440 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 324 (6) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 324 (6) — Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt
Drafting note. No change.
(1) Whoever with intent to cause, or knowing that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to the public or to any person, causes the destruction of any property, or any such change in any property or in the situation thereof as destroys or diminishes its value or utility, or affects it injuriously, commits mischief. Explanation 1. —It is not essential to the offence of mischief that the offender should intend to cause loss or damage to the owner of the property injured or destroyed. It is sufficient if he intends to cause, or knows that he is likely to cause, wrongful loss or damage to
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 440 in BNS?
IPC Section 440 is BNS Section 324 (6) — Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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