IPC 284 to BNS 286: Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance
Section 284 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 286 BNS (2023)
IPC 284 to BNS 286 at a Glance
Section 284 IPC (Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance) is now Section 286 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 284 to BNS 286?
Section 284 IPC corresponds to Section 286 BNS. The substantive definition of the offence and the maximum imprisonment of six months remain unchanged. The maximum fine has increased from one thousand rupees under Section 284 IPC to five thousand rupees under Section 286 BNS.
IPC 284 vs BNS 286: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 284 | 286 |
| Offence | Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance | Same |
| Punishment | Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or fine, or both. | Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months under Section 286 BNS. |
| Fine | Fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, alone or with imprisonment. | Fine which may extend to five thousand rupees under Section 286 BNS. |
| Bail | Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate | Same |
IPC 284 and BNS 286: Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 284, IPC 1860
Section 286, BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 284 vs BNS 286
- Dealing with a poisonous substance
- Doing any act with that substance in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any person, or knowingly or negligently omitting to take such order with any poisonous substance in possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from such poisonous substance
- Doing any rash or negligent act with a poisonous substance so as to endanger human life or be likely to cause hurt or injury
- Knowingly or negligently omitting to take sufficient order with a poisonous substance in possession to guard against probable danger to human life
What IPC 284 to BNS 286 Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 284 to BNS 286
What changed when Section 284 IPC became Section 286 BNS?▼
The maximum fine has been raised to five thousand rupees from one thousand rupees under the IPC. The definition of negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substances and the six-month maximum imprisonment term remain unchanged.
Where does Section 284 IPC sit in the BNS?▼
In Section 286 BNS, in Chapter XV, Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.
Does Section 284 IPC or Section 286 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 284 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 284 IPC. Section 286 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.
Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.
Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·