Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 226

BNS 226: a new section, with no IPC counterpart

Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is new: no section of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to it. BNS 226 deals with attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Its full text is set out below.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 226 is new.

Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power. · No IPC section corresponds to it.

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New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XIII
s. 226
Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.
Whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.
Text from India Code
BNS 225 · Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant.BNS 227 · Giving false evidence.

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