IPC Section 495 in BNS
IPC Section 495 corresponds to BNS Section 82(2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 495 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 82(2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 82(2) — Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted
Drafting note. IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Words “defined in last preceding section” are excluded.
(1) Whoever, having a husband or wife living, marries in any case in which such marriage is void by reason of its taking place during the life of such husband or wife, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Exception. ---This sub-section does not extend to any person whose marriage with such husband or wife has been declared void by a Court of competent jurisdiction, nor to any person who contracts a marriage during the life of a former husband or wife, if such husband or wife, at the time of the s…
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What is IPC 495 in BNS?
IPC Section 495 is BNS Section 82(2) — Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Words “defined in last preceding section” are excluded.
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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