Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 63

IPC 63 in BNS: Section 8(1)

Section 63 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 8(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 63 deals with amount of fine. BNS 8 brings it together with IPC 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 and 70. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 63 is now BNS 8(1).

Amount of fine · BNS 8 brings it together with IPC 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 and 70.

Merged
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. III
s. 63
Amount of fine
Where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which the offender is liable is unlimited, but shall not be excessive.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. II
s. 8(1)of section 8
Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
(1) Where no sum is expressed to which a fine may extend, the amount of fine to which the offender is liable is unlimited, but shall not be excessive.
Text from India Code
Also in BNS 8
Judgments on s. 63 IPCBNS 8 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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IPC 62 · Forfeiture of property, in respect of offenders punishable with death, transportation or imprisonmentIPC 64 · Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine

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