IPC → BNS
IPC 304B in BNS: Section 80
Dowry death
IPC
304B
BNS
80
Bailable: NoCognizable: YesCompoundable: No
- Offence
- Dowry death
- Punishment
- Imprisonment not less than 7 years, up to imprisonment for life.
- Triable by
- Court of Session
Sourced & verified
Source: NCRB, BPRD, jurigram.com, lawsikho.com, golegalconsultancy.com (all agree). Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 304B?
- IPC Section 304B (Dowry death) corresponds to Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
- What is the punishment under BNS Section 80?
- Imprisonment not less than 7 years, up to imprisonment for life.
- Is it bailable and cognizable?
- Bailable: No. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Court of Session. Always verify against the bare Act.
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