IPC → BNS
IPC Section 498 in BNS
IPC Section 498 corresponds to BNS Section 84 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 498 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 84 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 84 — Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married Woman
Drafting note. The words “from that man or from any person having the care of her on behalf of that man” are excluded.
Whoever takes or entices away any woman who is and whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the wife of any other man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse with any person, or conceals or detains with that intent any such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 498 in BNS?
IPC Section 498 is BNS Section 84 — Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married Woman.
Has the provision changed?
The words “from that man or from any person having the care of her on behalf of that man” 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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