IPC → BNS
IPC Section 493 in BNS
IPC Section 493 corresponds to BNS Section 81 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 493 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 81 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 81 — Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage
Drafting note. No change.
Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit or have sexual intercourse with him in that belief, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 493 in BNS?
IPC Section 493 is BNS Section 81 — Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage.
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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