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IPC 435 → BNS 326(6): Mischief by Fire (100Rs)

IPC Section 435 (Mischief by Fire (100Rs)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now covered under Section 326(6) of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.

Old Law — IPC 1860

435

Mischief by Fire (100Rs)

Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of 100 or (in case of agriculture) 10 rupees

New Law — BNS 2023

326(6)

Mischief by Fire (100Rs)

Punishment / Liability

Same - Up to 7 years

Key Change / Note

Includes damage to government property explicitly

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What changed for IPC 435?

IPC 435 (Mischief by Fire (100Rs)) — mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of 100 or (in case of agriculture) 10 rupees — now maps to BNS Section 326(6). Key change: Includes damage to government property explicitly. Punishment under BNS 326(6): Same - Up to 7 years.

Quick Summary: IPC 435 vs BNS 326(6)

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 435 (Mischief by Fire (100Rs)) is one of the IPC's offences against property — theft, extortion, robbery, dacoity, criminal breach of trust, cheating, mischief and criminal trespass. The BNS keeps this structure and adds a distinct provision for snatching, renumbering mischief by fire (100rs) as BNS 326(6).

What did IPC 435 cover?

IPC 435 dealt with mischief by fire (100rs) — mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of 100 or (in case of agriculture) 10 rupees. Until 30 June 2024, every FIR and criminal trial for this offence was registered and prosecuted under this provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860.

BNS 326(6): What changed in the new law?

Includes damage to government property explicitly. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to mischief by fire (100rs) are filed under BNS Section 326(6), while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 326(6)

Same - Up to 7 years

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

Advocates: For mischief by fire (100rs), the dividing lines — theft versus extortion, cheating versus breach of trust — decide the charge; confirm the BNS 326(6) mapping before drafting.
Police officers: Establish dishonest intention and the manner of taking; a new mischief by fire (100rs) FIR cites BNS 326(6).
Law students & citizens: With mischief by fire (100rs), value, the manner of taking and any force used determine which property offence applies and how serious it is.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 435?

IPC Section 435 (Mischief by Fire (100Rs)) is now covered under Section 326(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.

What is the punishment under BNS 326(6)?

Same - Up to 7 years

What is the key difference between IPC 435 and BNS 326(6)?

Includes damage to government property explicitly

Is IPC 435 still valid in India?

No. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 on 1 July 2024. The mischief by fire (100rs) offence earlier in IPC 435 is now governed by BNS 326(6) — pending IPC 435 cases continue, but new FIRs cite BNS 326(6).