What is Section 489 IPC under the new criminal law?

Section 489 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is corresponds as Section 346 BNS of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury.

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Section 489 IPC → Section 346 BNS

Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury

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Equivalence

Section 489 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is corresponds as Section 346 BNS (Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, effective 1 July 2024.

Old law

IPC

Indian Penal Code, 1860

New law (from 1 July 2024)

BNS

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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