IPC → BNS
IPC Section 496 in BNS
IPC Section 496 corresponds to BNS Section 83 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 496 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 83 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 83 — Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, dishonestly or with a fraudulent intention, goes through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 496 in BNS?
IPC Section 496 is BNS Section 83 — Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without 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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