This section covers statement conducing to public mischief in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Statements conducing to public mischief. (1) Whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement, false information, rumour, or report, including through electronic means— (a) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, any officer, soldier, sailor or airman in … Read more
This section covers act caused by inducing person to believe he will be rendered an object of divine displeasure in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure. Whoever voluntarily causes or attempts to cause any person to do anything … Read more
This section covers misconduct in public by drunken person in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Misconduct in public by a drunken person. Whoever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any place which it is a trespass in him to enter, and there conducts himself in such a manner … Read more
This section covers defamation in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Of defamation Defamation (1) Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes in any manner, any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such … Read more
This section covers making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338. (1) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same … Read more
This section covers breach of contract to supply wants of helpless person in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Of breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of a helpless person. Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of a helpless person. Whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend … Read more
This section covers counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. (1) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of … Read more
This section covers repeal and savings in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Repeal and savings. (1) The Indian Penal Code is hereby repealed. (2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Code referred to in sub-section (1), it shall not affect,— (a) the previous operation of the Code so repealed or anything duly done or suffered … Read more
This section covers mischief with intent to destroy rail, aircraft etc in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden. (1) Whoever commits mischief to any rail, aircraft, or a decked vessel or any vessel of a burden … Read more
This section covers intentionally running vessel to commit theft etc in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc. Whoever intentionally runs any vessel aground or ashore, intending to commit theft of any property contained therein or to dishonestly misappropriate any such property, … Read more