BNS Section 318: Cheating

IPC Sections 415, 417, 418 and 420 are covered by BNS Section 318.

4 entries in the correspondence table: 4 changed.

1. BNS 318(1)IPC: 415Changed

   Cheating.

   IPC section defining cheating is presented in BNS as a sub-section.

2. BNS 318(2)IPC: 417Changed

   Cheating punishment.

   The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from one year to three years.

3. BNS 318(3)IPC: 418Changed

   Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect.

   IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.

4. BNS 318(4)IPC: 420Changed

   Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.

   IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.

Source: Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) to the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director (PDF hosted on keralaprisons.gov.in). Check the bare act before relying on a section in court.