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Old IPC§ Section 1.
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New BNS§ 1.
Arrest PowerNon-Cognizable
Bail StatusBailable
CompoundableNon-Compoundable.
Trial ForumMagistrate
⚠️ Penal Punishment
Punishment under this Sanhita and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which he shall be guilty within India.ia.
📖 Statutory Definition & Explanation
This Act may be called the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of the Sanhita.Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Sanhita and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, of which he shall be guilty within India.ia.Any person liable, by any law for the time being in force in India.ia.
Full Classification
Non-Cognizable, Bailable.
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable.