Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 338BNS 125(b)
Where grievous hurt is caused
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What changed
- Imprisonment is increased from two years to three years and fine is increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees.
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Under Section 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 338 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 338 (Where grievous hurt is caused) corresponds to Section 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 338 and BNS 125(b)?
Imprisonment is increased from two years to three years and fine is increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 125(b) in a pleading?
Under Section 125(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 328 → BNS 123 — Causing harm by means of poison etc with intent to commit an offence
- IPC 326A → BNS 124(1) — Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc
- IPC 326B → BNS 124(2) — Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing or attempting to throw acid
- IPC 336 → BNS 125 — Act endangering life or personal safety of others
- IPC 337 → BNS 125(a) — Where hurt is caused
- IPC 339 → BNS 126(1) — Wrongful restraint
- IPC 341 → BNS 126(2) — Punishment for Wrongful restraint
- IPC 340 → BNS 127(1) — Wrongful confinement
- IPC 342 → BNS 127(2) — Punishment for Wrongful confinement
- IPC 343 → BNS 127(3) — Wrongful confinement for three or more days