Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 500BNS 356(2)

Defamation punishment

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What changed

  • IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
  • "or with community service" is added as an alternate punishment.

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Under Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 500 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 500 (Defamation punishment) corresponds to Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 500 and BNS 356(2)?

IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. "or with community service" is added as an alternate punishment.

How do I cite BNS 356(2) in a pleading?

Under Section 356(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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