Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 431BNS 326(b)

Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel

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What changed

  • Words "whoever commits mischief" is excluded.
  • Section is included as a sub-section sans heading.

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Under Section 326(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 431 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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What is IPC 431 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 431 (Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel) corresponds to Section 326(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 431 and BNS 326(b)?

Words "whoever commits mischief" is excluded. Section is included as a sub-section sans heading.

How do I cite BNS 326(b) in a pleading?

Under Section 326(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 431 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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