IPC Section 504 = BNS Section 352

Intentional Insult with Intent to Provoke Breach of Peace

शांति भंग कराने के आशय से जानबूझकर अपमान

Offences Against Public Tranquility No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 504 of the IPC dealt with intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace. It is commonly invoked alongside other sections in verbal altercation cases. Under the BNS 2023, this is now Section 352.
Hindi IPC की धारा 504 शांति भंग कराने के आशय से जानबूझकर अपमान से संबंधित थी। यह आमतौर पर मौखिक विवाद के मामलों में अन्य धाराओं के साथ लगाई जाती है। BNS 2023 के तहत, यह अब धारा 352 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 504 Section 352
Title Intentional Insult with Intent to Provoke Breach of Peace Intentional Insult with Intent to Provoke Breach of Peace
Punishment Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable Yes — Can be settled between parties
Triable By Any Magistrate

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 504 to BNS 352
  • Punishment and scope remain the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused intentionally insulted another person
  2. 2 The insult was given with the intent to provoke the person
  3. 3 The provocation was intended to cause breach of public peace or commission of an offence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 504?

IPC Section 504 (Intentional Insult) is now BNS Section 352 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Is intentional insult cognizable?

No. BNS Section 352 is a non-cognizable offence. The police cannot arrest without a warrant for this offence.

Can this case be settled?

Yes. BNS Section 352 is a compoundable offence, meaning the parties can settle the matter with the permission of the court.

Legal Disclaimer

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