Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 406BNS 316(2)

Punishment for criminal breach of trust

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What changed

  • IPC Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.
  • The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.

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Under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 406 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 406 (Punishment for criminal breach of trust) corresponds to Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 406 and BNS 316(2)?

IPC Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.

How do I cite BNS 316(2) in a pleading?

Under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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