Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 409BNS 316(5)

Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent

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What changed

  • Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.

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Under Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 409 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 409 (Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent) corresponds to Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 409 and BNS 316(5)?

Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.

How do I cite BNS 316(5) in a pleading?

Under Section 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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