IPC 357 vs BNS 135: Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person
Section 357 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 135 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 357Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS section 135Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
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