BNS Section 72: Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences etc
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Disclosure of identity of
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 yearsthe victim of certainand fine. offences, etc
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.