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IPC vs BNS — Complete Section-Wise Comparison 2024

How every major Indian Penal Code section maps to its Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 equivalent — with punishments, bail status and key changes

Effective 1 July 2024 358 BNS Sections 511 IPC Sections Replaced

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. While most IPC sections have direct BNS equivalents, many are renumbered, merged, or significantly amended. This page gives you a complete section-wise map so you always know which law applies.

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IPC vs BNS Section Comparison

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Key Structural Differences

Renumbering
IPC had 511 sections; BNS has 358. Many sections are merged or split. IPC 302 (Murder) → BNS 101.
New Offences
BNS introduces organised crime (§111), terrorist acts (§113), snatching (§304), and false promise of marriage (§69).
Gender Neutral
Several provisions, including rape (§63), are made gender-neutral in BNS.
Stricter Timelines
BNS/BNSS introduce strict investigation and trial timelines absent in the old IPC/CrPC.
Digital Crimes
New provisions for cyber and digital crimes not covered in IPC 1860.
Sentencing
Community service introduced as an alternative punishment in BNS.

New Offences Introduced in BNS 2023

BNS Section Offence IPC Equivalent Punishment
§111Organised CrimeNo direct equivalentDeath/Life imprisonment
§113Terrorist ActsNo direct equivalentDeath/Life imprisonment + fine
§304SnatchingPartly IPC 379/356Up to 3 years + fine
§69Sex by false promise of marriageNo direct equivalentUp to 10 years + fine
§152Acts endangering sovereignty/integrityReplaces sedition (IPC 124A)Life imprisonment + fine

Timeline: IPC to BNS Transition

1860
IPC Enacted
Indian Penal Code enacted by the British Parliament. Came into force on 1 January 1862.
2023
BNS Passed
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 passed by Parliament in December 2023 — a complete overhaul of criminal law.
1 Jul 2024
BNS in Force
BNS 2023 came into effect. IPC officially repealed. All new offences charged under BNS.
Ongoing
Transition Period
Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under IPC. New FIRs registered under BNS/BNSS.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 from 1 July 2024. While most IPC offences are retained, section numbers have changed — e.g., murder (IPC 302) is now BNS 101. The BNS also adds new offences for organised crime, terrorism, and snatching.

The BNS came into force on 1 July 2024. Offences committed on or after that date are charged under BNS. Offences before 1 July 2024 continue under IPC.

Yes, for cases relating to offences committed before 1 July 2024, the IPC continues to apply. Both codes are currently in use in Indian courts simultaneously.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 has 358 sections, compared to the Indian Penal Code 1860 which had 511 sections.

You can use our IPC/BNS section guide to find the corresponding BNS section for any IPC section. Common mappings include: IPC 302 → BNS 101 (murder), IPC 498A → BNS 85 (dowry cruelty), IPC 379 → BNS 303 (theft), IPC 420 → BNS 318 (cheating).
Legal Disclaimer: BNS 2023 applies to offences on or after 1 July 2024. IPC governs earlier offences. This page is for general information only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified advocate for your matter. See our full disclaimer.
Most Searched Sections
Murder
IPC 302 BNS 101
Dowry Cruelty
IPC 498A BNS 85
Rape
IPC 376 BNS 63
Cheating
IPC 420 BNS 318
Theft
IPC 379 BNS 303
Dowry Death
IPC 304B BNS 80
Criminal Conspiracy
IPC 120B BNS 61
IPC vs BNS at a Glance
IPCBNS
Total Sections511358
In Force Since1860Jul 2024
New Offences—20+
Merged Sections—175+
Community ServiceNoYes
Gender NeutralPartialBroader
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