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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2024

BNS Section 318 — Cheating and Dishonestly Inducing Delivery

Formerly equivalent to: IPC Section 420

Type of Offense

Cheating / Fraudulent inducement to deliver property

Punishment Details

Imprisonment up to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Legal Interpretation

Section 318 of BNS 2024 covers cheating. Whoever cheats and thereby dishonestly induces the person deceived to deliver any property to any person, or to make, alter or destroy any document which is or purports to be a valuable security commits this offense. This replaces IPC Section 420.

Essential Elements to Prove the Offense

1Deception of any person.
2Fraudulently or dishonestly inducing that person to deliver property.
3Intentional inducement to make, alter or destroy a valuable document.
4The act causes or is likely to cause damage or harm to body, mind or property.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BNS Section 318?▼

BNS Section 318 is the new equivalent of IPC Section 420. It covers cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment plus fine.

What is the punishment for cheating under BNS 2024?▼

Under BNS Section 318, cheating is punishable with imprisonment up to 7 years and a monetary fine.

Is BNS 318 same as IPC 420?▼

Yes. BNS Section 318 replaces IPC Section 420 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2024.

Related BNS Sections

BNS 303 (Theft / IPC 379) BNS 103 (Murder / IPC 302) Search Case Precedents →

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