Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 389BNS 308(7)

Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion

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What changed

  • IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
  • Words "and, if the offence by punishable under section 377 of this Code, may be punished with imprisonment for life" are removed as the section 377 IPC has been excluded altogether.

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Under Section 308(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 389 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 389 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 389 (Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion) corresponds to Section 308(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 389 and BNS 308(7)?

IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Words "and, if the offence by punishable under section 377 of this Code, may be punished with imprisonment for life" are removed as the section 377 IPC has been excluded altogether.

How do I cite BNS 308(7) in a pleading?

Under Section 308(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 389 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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