IPC 183 vs BNS 218: Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Section 183 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 218 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and 1 word added.
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IPC section 183Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS section 218Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant
Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
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