IPC 288 vs BNS 290: Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings
Section 288 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 290 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 96% of the old wording is kept; 3 words removed and 4 words added.
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IPC section 288Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings
Whoever, in pulling down, or repairing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such order with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, 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 290Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc
Whoever, in pulling down, repairing or constructing any building, knowingly or negligently omits to take such measures with that building as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from the fall of that building, or of any part thereof, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description 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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