Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 418BNS 318(3)

Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect

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What changed

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

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Under Section 318(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 418 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 418 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 418 (Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect) corresponds to Section 318(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 418 and BNS 318(3)?

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

How do I cite BNS 318(3) in a pleading?

Under Section 318(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 418 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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