IPC → BNS
IPC Section 489 in BNS
IPC Section 489 corresponds to BNS Section 346 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 489 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 346 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 346 — Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 489 in BNS?
IPC Section 489 is BNS Section 346 — Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury.
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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