Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 108

BNS 108: earlier IPC 306

Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 108 deals with abetment of suicide. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 108 was IPC 306.

Abetment of suicide.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVI
s. 306
Abetment of suicide
If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. VI
s. 108
Abetment of suicide.
If any person commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 306
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Triable byCourt of Session.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 306 IPCBNS 108 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 306 · Abetment of suicide
BNS 107 · Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind.BNS 109 · Attempt to murder.

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