IPC → BNS
IPC Section 504 in BNS
IPC Section 504 corresponds to BNS Section 352 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 504 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 352 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 352 — Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
Drafting note. Words “in any manner” are added.
Whoever intentionally insults in any manner, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, 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 504 in BNS?
IPC Section 504 is BNS Section 352 — Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace.
Has the provision changed?
Words “in any manner” are added.
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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