IPC 286 to BNS 288: Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance
Section 286 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 288 BNS (2023)
IPC 286 to BNS 288 at a Glance
Section 286 IPC (Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) is now Section 288 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 286 to BNS 288?
Section 286 IPC corresponds to Section 288 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 286 IPC to five thousand rupees under Section 288 BNS.
IPC 286 vs BNS 288: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 286 | 288 |
| Offence | Negligent conduct with respect to explosive 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. |
| Fine | Fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, alone or with imprisonment. | Fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, either alone or in addition to imprisonment. |
| Bail | Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate | Same |
IPC 286 and BNS 288: Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 286, IPC 1860
Section 288, BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 286 vs BNS 288
- Dealing with an explosive substance
- Doing any act with that explosive substance so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, or knowingly or negligently omitting to take such order with any explosive substance in possession as is sufficient to guard against any probable danger to human life from that substance
- Doing any act with an explosive substance so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or be likely to cause hurt or injury
- Knowingly or negligently omitting to take sufficient order with an explosive substance in possession to guard against probable danger to human life
What IPC 286 to BNS 288 Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 286 to BNS 288
What changed when Section 286 IPC became Section 288 BNS?▼
The maximum fine has been raised from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees. The substantive definition of negligent conduct with respect to explosive substances and the six-month maximum imprisonment term remain unchanged.
Where does Section 286 IPC sit in the BNS?▼
In Section 288 BNS, in Chapter XV, Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.
Does Section 286 IPC or Section 288 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 286 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 286 IPC. Section 288 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 ·