BNS Section 354: Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 508
Procedural Classification Summary
Inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure (formerly 508 IPC)
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment extending up to 1 year, or a fine, or both.
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.