IPC §478
[Repealed.]
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Comparison
478. [Trade Mark.] Rep. by the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958), s. 135 and Sch. (w. e. f. 25-11-1959).
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 478 (trade mark def) repealed by Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. BNS does not include trade-mark provisions..
Old position
IPC 478 is concerned with [Repealed.]. [Trade Mark
New position
BNS has no direct counterpart in the new code.
IPC 478 (trade mark def) repealed by Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. BNS does not include trade-mark provisions..
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
IPC 478 (trade mark def) repealed by Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. BNS does not include trade-mark provisions..
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
Cases registered or proceedings initiated before 1 July 2024 are governed by IPC 478. Where IPC 478 has no successor in the new code, the legal effect depends on whether the matter is one of pre-BNS repeal, externalisation to a sister statute, or constitutional displacement — see the change-note above and the linked sources for specifics.
Frequently asked
IPC 478 has no direct counterpart in the new code. See the change-note above for the specific reason — common patterns include pre-BNS repeal by an earlier amending act, externalisation to a sister statute (e.g., Legal Metrology Act, Mental Healthcare Act), constitutional displacement by a Supreme Court ruling, or editorial omission.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Cite this page
Newlaws.in, IPC §478 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/ipc/478.
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