IPC Section Section 499. in BNS — Section Section 356.
Same concept, modified wording or scope
Section 499.Section 356.
Section 499. of the Indian Penal Code 1860 corresponds to Section 356. of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
| Feature / Dimension | Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Old) | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Section | Section 499. | Section 356. |
| Transition Status | Same concept, modified wording or scope | |
| Scope & Changes | Defamation | |
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