Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 116BNS 56
Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment
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What changed
- The words "if offence be not committed" are excluded from the heading.
- The heading of paragraph 2, "If abettor or person abetted be a public servant whose duty it is to prevent offence" is excluded.
- The word "by" is replaced by "under".
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Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 116 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 116 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 116 (Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment) corresponds to Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 116 and BNS 56?
The words "if offence be not committed" are excluded from the heading. The heading of paragraph 2, "If abettor or person abetted be a public servant whose duty it is to prevent offence" is excluded. The word "by" is replaced by "under".
How do I cite BNS 56 in a pleading?
Under Section 56 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 116 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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