IPC → BNS
IPC Section 505 in BNS
IPC Section 505 corresponds to BNS Section 353 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 505 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 353 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 353 — Statements conducing to public mischief
Drafting note. " false information” and “including through electronic means” are added.
(1) Whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement, false information, rumour, or report, including through electronic means--- (a) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, any officer, soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Navy or Air Force of India to mutiny or otherwise disregard or fail in his duty as such; or (b) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, fear or alarm to the public, or to any section of the public whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the State or against the public tranquillity; or (c) with intent to incite, or which is
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 505 in BNS?
IPC Section 505 is BNS Section 353 — Statements conducing to public mischief.
Has the provision changed?
" false information” and “including through electronic means” 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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