IPC 180 vs BNS 215: Refusing to sign statement
Section 180 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 215 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 96% of the old wording is kept; 2 words removed and 2 words added.
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IPC section 180Refusing to sign statement
Whoever refuses to sign any statement made by him, when required to sign that statement by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall sign that statement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
BNS section 215Refusing to sign statement
Whoever refuses to sign any statement made by him, when required to sign that statement by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall sign that statement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.
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