The text is substantially unchanged
BNS Section 356 (4) is now IPC Section 502
356(4)
Old law
BNS §356 (4)
356(4)
356(4). Whoever sells or offers for sale any printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing that it contains such matter, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: BNS §356 (4)New law
IPC §502
502. Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter
502. Whoever sells or offers for sale any printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter, knowing that it contains such matter, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Read more: IPC §502Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.