IPC Section 437 (Mischief (Decked Vessel)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now covered under Section 326(7) of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or one of 20 tons burden
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. Under the new criminal law framework, IPC Section 437 (Mischief (Decked Vessel)) is now mapped to BNS Section 326(7).
IPC 437 dealt with mischief (decked vessel) — mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or one of 20 tons burden. Until 30 June 2024, every FIR and criminal trial relating to this offence in India was registered and prosecuted under this provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860.
No major change. From 1 July 2024, all new criminal complaints relating to mischief (decked vessel) are filed under BNS Section 326(7). Cases registered before 1 July 2024 will, however, continue to be tried under the old IPC provisions as per the saving clause of the BNS.
Same - Up to 10 years
IPC Section 437 (Mischief (Decked Vessel)) is now covered under Section 326(7) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
Same - Up to 10 years
No major change
No. The Indian Penal Code 1860 has been repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 with effect from 1 July 2024. All ongoing cases under IPC continue, but new FIRs are registered under BNS.
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