IPC 507 to BNS 351(4): Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication
Section 507 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 351(4) BNS (2023)
IPC 507 to BNS 351(4) at a Glance
Section 507 IPC (Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) is now Section 351(4) BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and non-cognizable. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 507 to BNS 351(4)?
Section 507 IPC corresponds to Section 351(4) BNS. The wording and punishment remain identical, with the statutory reference updated from the last preceding section to Section 351(1) BNS.
IPC 507 vs BNS 351(4): Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 507 | 351(4) |
| Offence | Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication | Same |
| Punishment | Imprisonment of either description for up to two years, in addition to the punishment for criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC. | Imprisonment of either description for up to two years, in addition to the punishment provided for the offence under Section 351(1) BNS. |
| Fine | None under this section. The punishment under Section 506 IPC, to which this term is added, may include fine. | None under this sub-section. The punishment for the underlying offence of criminal intimidation, to which this term is added, may include fine. |
| Bail | Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class | Same |
IPC 507 and BNS 351(4): Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 507, IPC 1860
Section 351(4), BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 507 vs BNS 351(4)
- Committing criminal intimidation as defined in Section 503 IPC by threatening another with injury to person, reputation or property, or to person or reputation of anyone in whom he is interested
- Communicating the threat by an anonymous communication
- Alternatively, communicating the threat having taken precaution to conceal the name or abode of the person from whom the threat comes
- Committing the offence of criminal intimidation under Section 351(1) BNS
- Making the threat by an anonymous communication, or having taken precaution to conceal the name or abode of the person from whom the threat comes
What IPC 507 to BNS 351(4) Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 507 to BNS 351(4)
What changed when Section 507 IPC became Section 351(4) BNS?▼
Section 507 IPC is renumbered as Section 351(4) BNS. The reference to the last preceding section is updated to Section 351(1) BNS, while keeping the punishment identical.
Where does Section 507 IPC sit in the BNS?▼
In Section 351(4) BNS, in Chapter XIX, Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, etc.
Does Section 507 IPC or Section 351(4) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 507 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 507 IPC. Section 351(4) 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 ·