IPC 228 vs BNS 267: Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 267 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 228Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS section 267Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
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