Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 286BNS 288

Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance

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What changed

  • The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

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Under Section 288 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 286 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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What is IPC 286 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 286 (Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) corresponds to Section 288 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 286 and BNS 288?

The upper limit of the fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

How do I cite BNS 288 in a pleading?

Under Section 288 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 286 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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