IPC 357 in BNS: Find the New Section and What Changed

What Changed From IPC 357 to BNS 135?

Section 357 IPC is succeeded by Section 135 BNS. The maximum fine is increased from one thousand rupees under the IPC to five thousand rupees under the BNS. The term of imprisonment of either description extending up to one year, the essential legal ingredients, and the heading phrasing remain identical in substance, with the BNS heading reading attempt to wrongfully confine instead of attempt wrongfully to confine.

IPC 357 vs BNS 135: Comparison Table

Aspect	IPC 1860 (repealed)	BNS 2023 (in force)
Section	357	135
Offence	Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person	Same
Punishment	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or fine, or both.	Imprisonment of either description for a term extending up to one year under both codes.
Fine	Fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, alone or with imprisonment.	Fine extending up to one thousand rupees under the Indian Penal Code, increased to five thousand rupees under Section 135 BNS.
Bail	Bailable	Same
Cognizance	Cognizable	Same
Compoundable	Compoundable	Same
Triable By	Any Magistrate	Same

IPC 357 and BNS 135: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 357, IPC 1860

357. Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.—Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 135, BNS 2023

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Ingredients: IPC 357 vs BNS 135

Under IPC 357

The accused attempted wrongfully to confine a person within circumscribing limits
The accused assaulted or used criminal force to that person in the course of that attempt
The confinement attempted would have kept that person from going beyond certain circumscribing limits

Under BNS 135

Assaulting or using criminal force to any person
Attempting wrongfully to confine that person within circumscribed limits
Punishment of imprisonment extending up to one year, or fine extending up to five thousand rupees, or both, under Section 135 BNS

What IPC 357 to BNS 135 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 357 IPC (now Section 135 BNS): under Section 135 BNS, the one-year term is kept and the maximum fine rises from one thousand to five thousand rupees. A charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 135 BNS.

FAQs: IPC 357 to BNS 135

What changed between Section 357 IPC and Section 135 BNS?▼

The maximum fine increases from one thousand rupees under Section 357 IPC to five thousand rupees under Section 135 BNS. The term of imprisonment up to one year and the legal ingredients remain identical.

Where is Section 357 IPC located in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼

Section 357 IPC is codified as Section 135 BNS, in Chapter VI, Of Offences Affecting the Human Body, under the sub-heading Of criminal force and assault.

Does Section 357 IPC or Section 135 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 357 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 357 IPC. Section 135 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 357 to BNS 135: Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

IPC 357 to BNS 135 at a Glance