BNS Section 353: Statements conducing to public mischief
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 505
Procedural Classification Summary
False statement, rumour
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,etc., circulated with intentor fine, or both. to cause mutiny or offence against the public peace
False statement, rumour
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,etc., with intent to createor fine, or both. enmity, hatred or ill-will between different classes
Official Legal Provision / Summary
" false information” and “including through electronic means” are added.