Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 BARE ACT Alongwith COMPARATIVE TABLE OF THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 & THE INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860

 

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

[Act 45 of 2023]

[25th December, 2023]

 

BARE ACT

Alongwith

COMPARATIVE TABLE OF THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 & THE INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860

With Comments

Edited and compiled by

Vishal Verma, Advocate

 

SATISH LAW AGENCY

2025

 

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)	Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)
CHAPTER I – PRELIMINARY	CHAPTER I – INTRODUCTION
1. Short title, commencement and application. 1(1)	1. Title and extent of operation of the Code.
1(2)	New Sub-Section
1(3)	2. Punishment of offences committed within India.
1(4)	3. Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India.
1(5)	4. Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences.
1(6)	5. Certain laws not to be affected by this Act.
2. Definitions. (Change)
2(1) ‘act’	33. “Act”. “Omission”
2(2) ‘animal’	47. “Animal”.
2(3) ‘child’	New Sub-Section
2(4) ‘counterfeit’	28. “Counterfeit”.
2(5) ‘Court’	20. “Court of Justice”.
2(6) ‘death’	46. “Death”.
2(7) ‘dishonestly’	24. “Dishonestly”.
2(8) ‘document’ (Change)	29. “Document”.
Deleted	29A. “Electronic record”.
2(9) ’fraudulently’	25. “Fraudulently”
2(10) ‘gender’ (Change)	8. Gender.
2(11) ‘good faith’	52. “Good faith”
2(12) ‘Government’	17. “Government”.
Deleted	18. “India”.
2(13) ‘harbour’	52A. “Harbour“.
2(14) ‘injury’	44. “Injury”.
2(15) ‘illegal’and “legally bound to do”.	43. “Illegal”. “Legally bound to do”.
2(16) ‘Judge’	19. “Judge”.
2(17) ‘life’	45. “Life”.
2(18) ‘local law’	42. “Local law”.
2(19) ‘man’	10. “Man”. “Woman”.
2(20) ‘month’ and ‘year’	49. “Year”. “Month”.
2(21) ‘movable property’ (Change)	22. “Movable property”
2(22) ‘number’	9. Number.
2(23) ‘oath’	51. “Oath”.
2(24) ‘offence’	40. “Offence”.
2(25) ‘omission’	33. “Act”. “Omission”
2(26) ‘person’	11. “Person”.
2(27) ‘public’	12. “Public”.
Deleted	14- “Servant of Government”.
2(28) ‘public servant’	21. “Public servant”.
2(29) ‘reason to believe’	26. “Reason to believe”
Deleted	50. “Section”.
2(30) ‘special law’	41. “Special law”.
2(31) ‘valuable security’	30. “Valuable security”.
2(32) ‘vessel’	48. “Vessel”.
2(33) ‘voluntarily’	39. “Voluntarily”.
2(34) ‘will’	31. “A will”.
2(35) ‘woman’	10. “Man”. “Woman”.
2(36) ‘wrongful gain’	23. “Wrongful gain”.
2(37) ‘wrongful loss’	23. “Wrongful loss”.
2(38) ‘gaining wrongfully’ and ‘losing wrongfully’	23. “gaining wrongfully’ and ‘losing wrongfully”.
2(39)	New Sub-Section
3. General explanations	6. Definitions in the Code to be understood subject to exceptions.
3(1)
3(2)	7. Sense of expression once explained.
3(3)	27. Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant.
3(4)	32. Words referring to acts include illegal omissions.
3(5)	34. Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention.
3(6)	35. When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention.
3(7)	36. Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission.
3(8)	37. Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence.
3(9)	38. Persons concerned in criminal act may be guilty of different offences.
CHAPTER II – OF PUNISHMENTS	CHAPTER III - OF PUNISHMENTS
4. Punishments. (Change)	53. Punishments.
Deleted	53A. Construction of reference to transportation.
5. Commutation of sentence.	54. Commutation of sentence of death.
5(a)
5(b)	55. Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life.
6. Fractions of terms of punishment.	57. Fractions of terms of punishment.
7. Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple.	60. Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple.
8. Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc. (Change) 8(1)	63. Amount of fine
8(2)	64. Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine.
8(3)	65. Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable.
8(4)	66. Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine.
8(5)	67. Imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when offence punishable with fine only.
8(6)(a)	68. Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine.
8(6)(b)	69. Termination of imprisonment on payment of proportional part of fine.
8(7)	70. Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment - Death not to discharge property from liability.
9. Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences.	71. Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences.
10. Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, judgment stating that it is doubtful of which.	72. Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which.
11. Solitary confinement.	73. Solitary confinement.
12. Limit of solitary confinement.	74. Limit of solitary confinement.
13. Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction.	75. Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction.
CHAPTER III GENERAL EXCEPTIONS	CHAPTER IV GENERAL EXCEPTIONS
14. Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law.	76. Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law.
15. Act of Judge when acting judicially.	77. Act of Judge when acting judicially.
16. Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court.	78. Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court.
17. Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law.	79. Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law.
18. Accident in doing a lawful act.	80. Accident in doing a lawful act.
19. Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.	81. Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.
20. Act of a child under seven years of age.	82. Act of a child under seven years of age.
21. Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.	83. Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding.
22. Act of a person of unsound mind.	84. Act of a person of unsound mind.
23. Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.	85. Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
24. Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.	86. Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
25. Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.	87. Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.
26. Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit.	88. Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit.
27. Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by or by consent of guardian.	89. Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian.
28. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.	90. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.
29. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused.	91. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused.
30. Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent.	92. Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent.
31. Communication made in good faith.	93. Communication made in good faith.
32. Act to which a person is compelled by threats.	94. Act to which a person is compelled by threats.
33. Act causing slight harm.	95. Act causing slight harm.
Of right of private defence	Of the Right of Private Defence
34. Things done in private defence.	96. Things done in private defence.
35. Right of private defence of body and of property.	97. Right of private defence of the body and of property.
36. Right of private defence against act of a person of unsound mind, etc.	98. Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc.
37. Acts against which there is no right of private defence.	99. Acts against which there is no right of private defence.
38. When right of private defence of body extends to causing death.	100. When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death.
39. When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.	101. When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.
40. Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body.	102. Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body.
41. When right of private defence of property extends to causing death.	103. When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death.
42. When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.	104. When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.
43. Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property.	105. Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property.
44. Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person.	106. Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person.
CHAPTER IV OF ABETMENT, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY AND ATTEMPT	CHAPTER V OF ABETMENT
Of abetment
45. Abetment of a thing.	107. Abetment of a thing.
46. Abettor.	108. Abettor.
47. Abetment in India of offences outside India.	108A. Abetment in India of offences outside India.
48. Abetment outside India for offence in India.	New Section
49. Punishment of abetment if act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment.	109. Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment.
50. Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor.	110. Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor.
51. Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done.	111. Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done.
52. Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done.	112. Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done.
53. Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by abettor.	113. Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor.
54. Abettor present when offence is committed.	114. Abettor present when offence is committed.
55. Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life.	115. Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life.—if offence not committed.
56.  Abetment  of  offence  punishable  with imprisonment.	116. Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment—if offence be not committed.
57. Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons. (Change)	117. Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons.
58. Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life.	118. Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life.
59. Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent.	119. Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent.
60.  Concealing  design  to  commit  offence	120. Concealing design to commit offence punishable
punishable with imprisonment.	with imprisonment.
Of criminal conspiracy	CHAPTER VA CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY
61. Criminal conspiracy.	120A. Definition of criminal conspiracy.
61(1)
61(2)	120B. Punishment of criminal conspiracy.
Of attempt	CHAPTER XXIII OF ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT OFFENCES
62. Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment.	511. Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment.
CHAPTER V OF OFFENCES AGAINST WOMAN AND CHILD	CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of sexual offences	Sexual Offences
63. Rape.	375. Rape.
64. Punishment for rape.	376. Punishment for rape.
65. Punishment for rape in certain cases.	376(3)
65(1)
65(2)	376AB. Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age.
66. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim.	376A. Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim.
67. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.	376B. Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation.
68. Sexual intercourse by a person in authority.	376C. Sexual intercourse by a person in authority.
69. Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means etc.	New Section
70. Gang rape.	376D. Gang rape.
70(1)
70(2) (Gang Rape - Below 18 years) (Change)	376DA.Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age.
	376DB. Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age.
71. Punishment for repeat offenders.	376E. Punishment for repeat offenders.
Deleted	377. Unnatural Offences
72. Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc.	228A. Disclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences, etc.
73. Printing or publishing of any matter relating to Court proceedings without permission.	228A (3)
Of criminal force and assault against woman	Of criminal force and assault
74. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.	354. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.
75. Sexual harassment.	354A. Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment.
76. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe. (Change)	354B. Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe.
77. Voyeurism. (Change)	354C. Voyeurism.
78. Stalking.	354D. Stalking
79. Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman.	509. Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman.
Of offences relating to marriage	CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
	Of offences affecting life
80. Dowry death.	304B. Dowry death.
	CHAPTER XX OF OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE
81. Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage.	493. Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage.
82. Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife. 82(1)	494. Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife.
82(2)	495. Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted.
83. Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage.	496. Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage.
Deleted	497. Adultery
84. Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman.	498. Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman.
	CHAPTER XXA CRUELTY BY HUSBAND OR RELATIVES OF HUSBAND
85. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty.	498A. Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty.
86. Cruelty Defined	498A. Explanation
	CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
	Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour
87. Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc.	366. Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc.
Of causing of miscarriage, etc.	Of the causing of Miscarriage, of Injuries to unborn Children, of the exposure of infants, and of the Concealment of Births
88. Causing miscarriage.	312. Causing miscarriage.
89. Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent.	313. Causing miscarriage without woman's consent.
90. Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage.	314. Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage.
91. Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause to die after birth.	315. Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth.
92. Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide.	316. Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide.
Of offences against children
93. Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it.	317. Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it.
94. Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body.	318. Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body.
95. Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence.	New Section
96. Procuration of child.	366A. Procuration of minor girl.
97. Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years	369. Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years
of age with intent to steal from its person.	with intent to steal from its person.
98. Selling child for purposes of prostitution, etc.	372. Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
99. Buying child for purposes of prostitution, etc.	373. Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.
(Change)
CHAPTER VI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY	CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of offences affecting life	Of Offences affecting Life
100. Culpable homicide.	299. Culpable homicide
101. Murder.	300. Murder.
102. Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended.	301. Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended.
103. Punishment for murder. (Change)	302. Punishment for murder.
104. Punishment for murder by life-convict.	303. Punishment for murder by life-convict.
(Change)
105. Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. (Change)	304.  Punishment  for  culpable  homicide  not amounting to murder.
106. Causing death by negligence. (Change)	304A. Causing death by negligence.
106(2) (Section 106(2) of BNS shall not come into force on 1st July 2024)	New Sub-Section
107. Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind.	305. Abetment of suicide of child or insane person.
108. Abetment of suicide.	306. Abetment of suicide.
109. Attempt to murder. (Change)	307. Attempt to murder.
110. Attempt to commit culpable homicide.	308. Attempt to commit culpable homicide.
111. Organised crime	New Section
112. Petty organised crime.	New Section
113. Terrorist act.	New Section
Of hurt	Of Hurt
114. Hurt.	319. Hurt
115. Voluntarily causing hurt. (Change)	321. Voluntarily causing hurt.
115(1)
115(2)	323. Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt.
116. Grievous hurt. (Change)	320. Grievous hurt.
117. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt. (Change)	322. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt.
117(1)
117(2)	325. Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.
118. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means. (Change) 118(1)	324. Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.
118(2)	326. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means.
119. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act.	327. Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal to an act.
119(1)
119(2)	329. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act.
120(1)	330. Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property.
120(2)	331. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort
	confession, or to compel restoration of property.
121. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty. (Change) 121(1)	332. Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty.
121(2)	333. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty.
122. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation. (Change) 122(1)	334. Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation.
122(2)	335.  Voluntarily  causing  grievous  hurt  on provocation.
123. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence.	328. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit and offence.
124. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc. 124(1)	326A. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.
124(2)	326B. Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid.
125. Act endangering life or personal safety of others. (Change)	336. Act endangering life or personal safety of others.
125(a)	337. Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.
125(b)	338. Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.
Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement	Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement
126. Wrongful restraint. (Change)	339. Wrongful restraint.
126(1)
126(2)	341. Punishment for wrongful restraint.
127. Wrongful confinement.	340. Wrongful confinement.
127(1)
127(2)	342. Punishment for wrongful confinement.
127(3)	343. Wrongful confinement for three or more days.
127(4)	344. Wrongful confinement for ten or more days.
127(5)	345. Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued.
127(6)	346. Wrongful confinement in secret.
127(7)	347. Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act.
127(8)	348. Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property.
Of criminal force and assault	Of Criminal Force and Assault
128. Force.	349. Force
129. Criminal force.	350. Criminal force
130. Assault.	351. Assault.
131. Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation. (Change)	352. Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation.
132. Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty	353. Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
133. Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave	355. Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave
provocation.	provocation.
134. Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.	356. Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person.
135. Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully to confine a person. (Change)	357. Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.
136.  Assault  or  criminal  force  on  grave provocation. (Change)	358. Assault or criminal force on grave provocation.
Of kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour	Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour
137. Kidnapping.	359. Kidnapping.
137(1)
137(1)(a)	360. Kidnapping from India.
137(1)(b)	361. Kidnapping from lawful guardianship.
137(2)	363. Punishment for kidnapping.
138. Abduction.	362. Abduction.
139. Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging. (Change)	363A. Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging.
140. Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom etc. 140(1)	364. Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder.
140(2)	364A. Kidnapping for ransom, etc.
140(3)	365. Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person.
140(4)	367. Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc.
141. Importation of girl or boy from foreign country. (Change)	366B. Importation of girl from foreign country.
142. Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person.	368. Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person.
143. Trafficking of person. (Change)	370. Trafficking of person.
144. Exploitation of a trafficked person. (Change)	370A. Exploitation of a trafficked person
145. Habitual dealing in slaves.	371. Habitual dealing in slaves.
146. Unlawful compulsory labour.	374. Unlawful compulsory labour.
CHAPTER VII OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE	CHAPTER VI OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE
147. Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of	121. Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India.
India.
148. Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147.	121A. Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121.
149. Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India.	122. Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India.
150. Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war.	123. Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war.
151. Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful power.	124. Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power.
Deleted	124A. Sedition
152. Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.	New Section
153. Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India.	125. Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India.
154. Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India.	126. Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of India.
155. Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154.	127. Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126.
156. Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape.	128. Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war to escape.
157. Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape.	129.  Public  servant  negligently  suffering  such prisoner to escape.
158. Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner.	130. Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner.
CHAPTER VIII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE	CHAPTER VII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE
159. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.	131. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.
160. Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof.	132. Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof.
161. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.	133. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.
162.  Abetment  of  such  assault,  if  assault committed.	134. Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed.
163. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.	135. Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
164. Harbouring deserter.	136. Harbouring deserter.
165. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master. (Change)	137. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master.
166. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman. (Change)	138. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman.
167. Persons subject to certain Acts.	139. Persons subject to certain Acts.
168. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman. (Change)	140. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman.
CHAPTER IX OF OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS	CHAPTER IXA OF OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS
169. Candidate, electoral right defined.	171A. “Candidate”, “Electoral right” defined.
170. Bribery.	171B. Bribery.
171. Undue influence at elections.	171C. Undue influence at elections.
172. Personation at elections.	171D. Personation at elections.
173. Punishment for bribery.	171E. Punishment for bribery.
174. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.	171F. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.
175. False statement in connection with an election.	171G. False statement in connection with an election.
176. Illegal payments in connection with an election. (Change)	171H. Illegal payments in connection with an election.
177. Failure to keep election accounts. (Change)	171-I. Failure to keep election accounts.
CHAPTER X OF OFFENCES RELATING T NOTES,  BANK-NOTES,  AND  GOVERNMENT O COIN, CURRENCY- STAMPS	CHAPTER XII OF  OFFENCES  RELATING  TO  COIN  AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes.	231. Counterfeiting coin.
	255.Counterfeiting Government stamp.
	489A. Counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes.
Explanation
178 (1)	Explanation to 489A
178(2)	230. “Coin” defined.
178 (3)	Explanation to 255
178(4)	Explanation to 231
178 (5)	246. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin.
	248. Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description. (reference to ‘Indian coin’ removed)
179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.	237.          Import or export of counterfeit coin.
	238.          Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin.
	239.          Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit.
	240.          Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit.
	241.          Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit.
	250.          Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered.
	251.          Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered.
	254. Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be altered.
	258. Sale of counterfeit Government stamp.
	260. Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit.
	489B. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes.
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.	242.          Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof.
	243.          Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof.
	252.          Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof.
	253.          Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof. 259. Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp.
	489C. Possession of forged or counterfeit currencynotes or bank-notes.
181. Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.	233. Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin.
	234.          Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin.
	235.          Possession of instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin. 256. Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp.
	257. Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp.
	489D. Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency notes or banknotes.
Deleted	236. Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin.
182. Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes. (Change)	489E. Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes.
183. Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government.	261. Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government.
184. Using Government stamp known to have been before used.	262. Using Government stamp known to have been before used
185. Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used.	263. Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used
186. Prohibition of fictitious stamps.	263A. Prohibition of fictitious stamps.
187. Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.	244. Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.
188. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.	245. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.
CHAPTER XI OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY	CHAPTER VIII OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY
189. Unlawful assembly.	141. Unlawful assembly.
189 (1)
189 (2)	143. Punishment.
189 (3)	145. Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse.
189 (4)	144. Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon.
189 (5)	151. Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse.
189 (6)	150. Hiring, or conniving at hiring, of persons to join unlawful assembly.
189 (7)	157. Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly.
189 (8)	158. Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot.
189 (9)	158. or to go armed.
190. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.	149. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.
191. Rioting. (Change)	146. Rioting.
191 (1)
191 (2)	147. Punishment for rioting.
191 (3)	148. Rioting, armed with deadly weapon.
192. Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot- if rioting be committed; if not committed.	153. Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot—if rioting be committed; if not committed.
193. Liability of owner, occupier etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place.	154. Owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held.
193(1)
193 (2)	155. Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed.
193 (3)	156. Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed.
194. Affray. (Change)	159. Affray.
194 (1)
194 (2)	160. Punishment for committing affray.
195. Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc. (Change)	152. Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.
196. Promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.	153A. Promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.
Deleted	153AA. Punishment for knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organizing, or holding or taking part in any mass drill or mass training with arms.
197. Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration. (Change)	153B. Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration.
CHAPTER XII OF OFFENCES BY OR RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVANTS	CHAPTER IX OF  OFFENCES  BY  OR  RELATING  TO  PUBLIC SERVANTS
198. Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person.	166. Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person.
199. Public servant disobeying direction under law.	166A. Public servant disobeying direction under law.
200. Punishment for non-treatment of victim.	166B. Punishment for non-treatment of victim.
201. Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.	167. Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.
202. Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.	168. Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.
(Change)
203. Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.	169. Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property.
204. Personating a public servant. (Change)	170. Personating a public servant.
205. Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent. (Change)	171. Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent.
CHAPTER XIII OF CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS	CHAPTER X OF CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS
206. Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding. (Change)	172. Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding.
207. Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof.	173. Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof.
(Change)
208. Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant. (Change)	174. Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant.
209. Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita , 2023. (Change)	174A. Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974.
210. Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person legally bound to produce it. (Change)	175. Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it.
211. Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it.	176. Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it.
(Change)
212. Furnishing false information. (Change)	177. Furnishing false information.
213. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it. (Change)	178. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.
214. Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question. (Change)	179. Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question.
215. Refusing to sign statement. (Change)	180. Refusing to sign statement.
216. False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.	181. False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.
217. False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to injury of another person. (Change)	182. False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another.
218. Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant. (Change)	183. Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.
219. Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant. (Change)	184. Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant.
220. Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant.	185. Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant.
221. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions. (Change)	186. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.
222. Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance. (Change)	187. Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance.
223. Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant. (Change)	188. Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant.
224. Threat of injury to public servant.	189. Threat of injury to public servant.
225. Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant.	190. Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant.
226. Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restraint exercise of lawful power	New Section
CHAPTER XIV OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE	CHAPTER XI OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE
227. Giving false evidence.	191. Giving false evidence.
228. Fabricating false evidence.	192. Fabricating false evidence.
229. Punishment for false evidence. (Change)	193. Punishment for false evidence.
230. Giving or fabricating false evidence with	194. Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent
intent to procure conviction of capital offence. (Change)	to procure conviction of capital offence.
231. Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment.	195. Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment.
232. Threatening any person to give false evidence.	195A. Threatening any person to give false evidence.
233. Using evidence known to be false.	196. Using evidence known to be false.
234. Issuing or signing false certificate.	197. Issuing or signing false certificate
235. Using as true a certificate known to be false.	198. Using as true a certificate known to be false.
236. False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence.	199. False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence.
237. Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.	200. Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.
238. Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender.	201. Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender.
239. Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform. (Change)	202. Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.
240. Giving false information respecting an offence committed.	203. Giving false information respecting an offence committed.
241. Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence. (Change)	204. Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence.
242. False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.	205. False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.
243. Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. (Change)	206. Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.
244. Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.	207. Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.
245. Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.	208. Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.
246. Dishonestly making false claim in Court.	209. Dishonesty making false claim in Court.
247. Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due.	210. Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due.
248. False charge of offence made with intent to injure. (Change)	211. False charge of offence made with intent to injure.
249. Harbouring offender.	212. Harbouring offender.
250. Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment.	213. Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment.
251. Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender.	214. Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender.
252. Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc.	215. Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc.
253. Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered.	216. Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered.
254. Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits.	216A.Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits.
255. Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.	217. Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.
256. Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.	218. Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.
257. Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law.	219. Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law.
258. Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law.	220. Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law.
259. Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend.	221. Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend.
260. Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed.	222. Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed.
261. Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant.	223. Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant.
262. Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.	224. Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.
263. Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person.	225. Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person.
264. Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for.	225A. Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for.
265. Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for.	225B. Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for.
266. Violation of condition of remission of punishment.	227.  Violation  of  condition  of  remission  of punishment.
267. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding. (Change)	228. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding.
268. Personation of an assessor.	229. Personation of a juror or assessor.
269. Failure by person released on bail bond or bond to appear in court.	229A. Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in court.
Deleted	CHAPTER XIII OF  OFFENCES  RELATING  TO  WEIGHTS  AND MEASURES
Deleted	264. Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing.
Deleted	265. Fraudulent use of false weight or measure.
Deleted	266. Being in possession of false weight or measure.
Deleted	267. Making or selling false weight or measure.
CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS	CHAPTER XIV OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, DECENCY AND MORALS
270. Public nuisance.	268. Public nuisance.
271. Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.	269. Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.
272. Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.	270. Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.
273. Disobedience to quarantine rule.	271. Disobedience to quarantine rule.
274. Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. (Change)	272. Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.
275. Sale of noxious food or drink. (Change)	273. Sale of noxious food or drink.
276. Adulteration of drugs. (Change)	274. Adulteration of drugs.
277. Sale of adulterated drugs. (Change)	275. Sale of adulterated drugs.
278. Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation. (Change)	276. Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation.
279. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir. (Change)	277. Fouling water of public spring or reservoir.
280. Making atmosphere noxious to health. (Change)	278. Making atmosphere noxious to health.
281. Rash driving or riding on a public way.	279. Rash driving or riding on a public way.
282. Rash navigation of vessel. (Change)	280. Rash navigation of vessel.
283. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy. (Change)	281. Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy.
284. Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. (Change)	282. Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel.
285. Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. (Change)	283. Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation.
286. Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance. (Change)	284. Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance.
287. Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter. (Change)	285. Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter.
288. Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance. (Change)	286. Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance.
289. Negligent conduct with respect to machinery. (Change)	287. Negligent conduct with respect to machinery.
290. Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings etc. (Change)	288. Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings.
291. Negligent conduct with respect to animal. (Change)	289. Negligent conduct with respect to animal.
292. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. (Change)	290. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for.
293. Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. (Change)	291. Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue.
294. Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc. (Change)	292. Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.
295. Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child.	293. Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person.
296. Obscene acts and songs. (Change)	294. Obscene acts and songs
297. Keeping lottery office. (Change)	294A. Keeping lottery office.
CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION	CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION
298. Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class.	295. Injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class.
299. Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.	295A. Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
300. Disturbing religious assembly.	296. Disturbing religious assembly.
301. Trespassing on burial places, etc.	297. Trespassing on burial places, etc.
302. Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person.	298. Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person.
CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY	CHAPTER XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY
	OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY
303. Theft. (Change)	378. Theft.
303 (1)
303 (2) (Change)	379. Punishment for theft.
304. Snatching.	New Section
305. Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc. (Change)	380. Theft in dwelling house, etc.
306. Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master.	381. Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master.
307. Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft.	382. Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft.
Of extortion	Of Extortion
308. Extortion.	383. Extortion.
308 (1)
308 (2)	384. Punishment for extortion.
308 (3)	385. Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion.
308 (4)	387. Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion.
308 (5)	386. Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt.
308 (6)	389. Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion.
308 (7)	388. Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc.
Of robbery and dacoity	Of Robbery and Dacoity
309. Robbery.	390. Robbery.
309 (1)(2)(3)
309 (4)	392. Punishment for robbery.
309(5)	393. Attempt to commit robbery.
309(6)	394. Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery.
310. Dacoity (Change)	391. Dacoity.
310 (1)
310 (2)	395. Punishment for dacoity.
310 (3)	396. Dacoity with murder.
310 (4)	399. Making preparation to commit dacoity.
310 (5)	402. Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity.
310 (6)	400. Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits.
311. Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.	397. Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt.
312. Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon.	398. Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon.
313. Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, dacoits, etc.	401. Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves.
Of criminal misappropriation of property	Of Criminal Misappropriation of Property
314. Dishonest misappropriation of property.	403. Dishonest misappropriation of property.
(Change)
315. Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death.	404.  Dishonest  misappropriation  of  property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death.
Of criminal breach of trust	Of Criminal Breach of Trust
316. Criminal breach of trust. (Change)	405. Criminal breach of trust.
316 (1)
316 (2)	406. Punishment for criminal breach of trust.
316 (3)	407. Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etc.
316 (4)	408. Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant.
316 (5)	409. Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent.
Of receiving stolen property	Of the Receiving of Stolen Property
317. Stolen property.	410. Stolen property.
317 (1)
317 (2)	411. Dishonestly receiving stolen property.
317 (3)	412. Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity.
317 (4)	413. Habitually dealing in stolen property.
317 (5)	414. Assisting in concealment of stolen property.
Of cheating	Of Cheating
318. Cheating. (Change)	415. Cheating.
318 (1)
318 (2)	417. Punishment for cheating.
318 (3)	418. Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect.
318 (4)	420. Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
Cheating by personation 319(1)	416.Cheating by personation.
319(2)	419. Punishment of cheating by personation.
Of fraudulent deeds and dispositions of property.	Of Fraudulent Deeds and Dispositions Of Property.
320. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors. (Change)	421. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors.
321. Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors.	422. Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors.
322. Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer  containing  false  statement  of consideration. (Change)	423. Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration.
323. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property. (Change)	424. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property.
Of mischief	Of Mischief
324. Mischief. (Change)	425. Mischief.
324 (1)
324 (2)	426. Punishment for mischief.
324 (3)	New Sub- Section
324 (4)	427. Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees.
324(5)	New Sub-Section
324 (6)	440. Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt.
325. Mischief by killing or maiming animal. (Change)	428. Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees.
	429. Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees.
326. Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc. 326 (a)	430. Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting water.
326(b)	431. Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel.
326 (c)	432. Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage.
326(d)	433. Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-mark.
326 (e)	434. Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a landmark fixed by public authority.
326 (f)	435. Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupees.
326 (g)	436. Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc.
327. Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden. 327 (1)	437. Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden.
327 (2)	438. Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance.
328. Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.	439. Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.
Of criminal trespass	Of Criminal Trespass
329.  Criminal  trespass  and  house-trespass. (Change)	441. Criminal trespass.
329 (1)
329 (2)	442. House-trespass.
329 (3)	447. Punishment for criminal trespass.
329 (4)	448. Punishment for house-trespass.
330. House-trespass and house-breaking.	443. Lurking house-trespass.
330(1)
Deleted	444. Lurking house-trespass by night.
330(2)	445. House-breaking.
Deleted	446. House-breaking by night.
331. Punishment for house-trespass or housebreaking. 331 (1)	453. Punishment for lurking house-trespass or housebreaking.
331(2)	456. Punishment for lurking house-trespass or housebreaking by night.
331 (3)	454. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment.
331 (4)	457. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment.
331 (5)	455. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint.
331 (6)	458. Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint.
331 (7)	459. Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking.
331 (8)	460. All persons jointly concerned in lurking housetrespass or house-breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them.
332. House-trespass in order to commit offence. 332 (a)	449. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death.
332 (b)	450. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life.
332 (c)	451. House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment.
333. House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint.	452. House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint.
334.  Dishonestly  breaking  open  receptacle containing property. 334(1)	461. Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property.
334(2)	462. Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody.
CHAPTER XVIII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO PROPERTY MARKS	CHAPTER XVIII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO PROPERTY MARKS
335. Making a false document.	464. Making a false document.
336. Forgery	463. Forgery.
336 (1)
336 (2)	465. Punishment for forgery.
336 (3)	468. Forgery for purpose of cheating.
336 (4)	469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.
337. Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc.	466. Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc.
338. Forgery of valuable security, will, etc.	467. Forgery of valuable security, will, etc.
339. Having possession of document described in section 337 or section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine.	474. Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine.
340. Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine. 340 (1)	470. Forged document or electronic record.
340 (2)	471. Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record.
341. Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338. 341 (1)	472. Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467.
341 (2)	473. Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise.
341 (3)	New Sub-Section
341 (4)	New Sub-Section
342. Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. 342(1)	475. Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material.
342(2)	476. Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material.
343. Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security.	477. Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security.
344. Falsification of accounts.	477A. Falsification of accounts.
Of property marks	Of Property and Other Marks
345. Property mark.	479. Property mark.
345 (1)
345 (2)	481. Using a false property mark.
345 (3)	482. Punishment for using a false property mark.
346. Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury.	489. Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury.
347. Counterfeiting a property mark.	483. Counterfeiting a property mark used by another.
347 (1)
347 (2)	484. Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant.
348. Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark.	485. Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark.
349. Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark.	486. Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark.
350. Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods. 350 (1)	487. Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods.
350 (2)	488. Punishment for making use of any such false mark.
CHAPTER XIX OF  CRIMINAL  INTIMIDATION,  INSULT, ANNOYANCE, DEFAMATION, ETC.	CHAPTER XXII OF  CRIMINAL  INTIMIDATION,  INSULT  AND ANNOYANCE
351. Criminal intimidation.	503. Criminal intimidation.
351 (1)
351 (2), 351 (3)	506. Punishment for criminal intimidation.
351 (4)	507.  Criminal  intimidation  by  an  anonymous communication.
352. Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace.	504. Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace.
353. Statements conducing to public mischief.	505. Statements conducing to public mischief
354. Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure.	508. Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure.
355. Misconduct in public by a drunken person. (Change)	510. Misconduct in public by a drunken person.
Of defamation	CHAPTER XXI OF DEFAMATION
356. Defamation. (Change)	499. Defamation.
356 (1)
356 (2)	500. Punishment for defamation.
356 (3)	501. Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory.
356 (4)	502. Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter.
Of breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person.	CHAPTER XIX OF THE CRIMINAL BREACH OF CONTRACTS OF SERVICE
357. Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person	491. Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person.
Chapter XX – Repeal and Saving
358. Repeal and savings	New Section
Deleted	309. “Attempt to commit suicide”.
Deleted	310. “Thug”.
Deleted	311. “Punishment”.

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