IPC → BNS
IPC Section 488 in BNS
IPC Section 488 corresponds to BNS Section 350 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 488 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 350 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 350 (2) — Punishment for making use of any such false mark
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
(1) Whoever makes any false mark upon any case, package or other receptacle containing goods, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause any public servant or any other person to believe that such receptacle contains goods which it does not contain or that it does not contain goods which it does contain, or that the goods contained in such receptacle are of a nature or quality different from the real nature or quality thereof, shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 488 in BNS?
IPC Section 488 is BNS Section 350 (2) — Punishment for making use of any such false mark.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS 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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