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Type an IPC or BNS section number to see where it went. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 on 1 July 2024.
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| BNS section | IPC section | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1(1)Short title, commencement and application. | 1 | Short title, commencement and application. |
| 1(2)Commencement. | New | Commencement. |
| 1(3)Punishment of offences committed within India. | 2 | Punishment of offences committed within India. |
| 1(4)Punishment of offences committed beyond, which by law may be tried within, India. | 3 | Punishment of offences committed beyond, which by law may be tried within, India. |
| 1(5)Short title, commencement and application- Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences. | 4 | Short title, commencement and application- Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences. |
| 1(6)Short title, commencement and application-“Certain laws not to be affected by this Act”. | 5 | Short title, commencement and application-“Certain laws not to be affected by this Act”. |
| 2Definitions. | — | Definitions. |
| 2(1)“act”. | 33 | “act”. |
| 2(2)"animal". | 47 | "animal". |
| 2(3)"child". | New | "child". |
| 2(4)"Counterfeit". | 28 | "Counterfeit". |
| 2(5)"Court". | 20 | "Court". |
| 2(6)"Death". | 46 | "Death". |
| 2(7)"Dishonestly". | 24 | "Dishonestly". |
| 2(8)"Document". | 29 and 29A | "Document". |
| 2(9)Fraudulently. | 25 | Fraudulently. |
| 2(10)Gender. | 8 | Gender. |
| 2(11)Good faith. | 52 | Good faith. |
| 2(12)Government. | 17 | Government. |
| 2(13)Harbour. | 52A | Harbour. |
| 2(14)Injury. | 44 | Injury. |
| 2(15)Illegal and legally bound to do. | 43 | Illegal and legally bound to do. |
| 2(16)Judge. | 19 | Judge. |
| 2(17)Life. | 45 | Life. |
| 2(18)Local law. | 42 | Local law. |
| 2(19)Man. | 10 | Man. |
| 2(20)Month and year. | 49 | Month and year. |
| 2(21)Movable property. | 22 | Movable property. |
| 2(22)Number. | 9 | Number. |
| 2(23)Oath. | 51 | Oath. |
| 2(24)Offence. | 40 | Offence. |
| 2(25)Omission. | 33 | Omission. |
| 2(26)Person. | 11 | Person. |
| 2(27)Public. | 12 | Public. |
| 2(28)Public servant. | 21 | Public servant. |
| 2(29)Reason to believe. | 26 | Reason to believe. |
| 2(30)Special law. | 41 | Special law. |
| 2(31)Valuable security. | 30 | Valuable security. |
| 2(32)Vessel. | 48 | Vessel. |
| 2(33)Voluntarily. | 39 | Voluntarily. |
| 2(34)Will. | 31 | Will. |
| 2(35)Woman. | 10 | Woman. |
| 2(36)Wrongful gain. | 23 Clause-1 | Wrongful gain. |
| 2(37)Wrongful loss. | 23 Clause-2 | Wrongful loss. |
| 2(38)Gaining wrongfully, losing wrongfully. | 23 Clause-3 | Gaining wrongfully, losing wrongfully. |
| 2(39)Words and expressions used but not defined. | 29A | Words and expressions used but not defined. |
| 3(1)General explanations. | 6 | General explanations. |
| 3(2)General explanations- Sense of expression once explained. | 7 | General explanations- Sense of expression once explained. |
| 3(3)General explanations- Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant. | 27 | General explanations- Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant. |
| 3(4)General explanations-"Words referring to acts include illegal omissions". | 32 | General explanations-"Words referring to acts include illegal omissions". |
| 3(5)General explanations- Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention. | 34 | General explanations- Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention. |
| 3(6)General explanations- When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention. | 35 | General explanations- When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention. |
| 3(7)General explanations- Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission. | 36 | General explanations- Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission. |
| 3(8)General explanations- Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence. | 37 | General explanations- Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence. |
| 3(9)General explanations- Persons concerned in Criminal act may be guilty of different offences. | 38 | General explanations- Persons concerned in Criminal act may be guilty of different offences. |
| 4Punishments. | 53 | Punishments. |
| 5Commutation of sentence. | 54 & 55 | Commutation of sentence. |
| Explanation to section 5Commutation of sentence. | 55A | Commutation of sentence. |
| 6Fractions of terms of punishment. | 57 | Fractions of terms of punishment. |
| 7Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple. | 60 | Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple. |
| 8(1)Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc. | 63 | Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc. |
| 8(2)Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine. | 64 | Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine. |
| 8(3)Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable. | 65 | Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable. |
| 8(4)Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine. | 66 | Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine. |
| 8(5)Imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when offence punishable with fine only. | 67 | Imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when offence punishable with fine only. |
| 8(6)Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine. Termination of imprisonment on payment of proportional part of fine. | 68 & 69 | Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine. Termination of imprisonment on payment of proportional part of fine. |
| 8(7)Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment. Death not to discharge property from liability. | 70 | Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment. Death not to discharge property from liability. |
| 9Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences. | 71 | Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences. |
| 10Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which. | 72 | Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which. |
| 11Solitary confinement. | 73 | Solitary confinement. |
| 12Limit of solitary confinement. | 74 | Limit of solitary confinement. |
| 13Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction. | 75 | Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction. |
| 14Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law. | 76 | Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law. |
| 15Act of Judge when acting judicially. | 77 | Act of Judge when acting judicially. |
| 16Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court. | 78 | Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court. |
| 17Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law. | 79 | Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law. |
| 18Accident in doing a lawful act. | 80 | Accident in doing a lawful act. |
| 19Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm. | 81 | Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm. |
| 20Act of a child under seven years of age. | 82 | Act of a child under seven years of age. |
| 21Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding. | 83 | Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding. |
| 22Act of a person of unsound mind. | 84 | Act of a person of unsound mind. |
| 23Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will. | 85 | Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will. |
| 24Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated. | 86 | Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated. |
| 25Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent. | 87 | Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent. |
| 26Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit. | 88 | Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit. |
| 27Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person, by or by consent of guardian. | 89 | Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person, by or by consent of guardian. |
| 28Consent known to be given under fear or misconception. | 90 | Consent known to be given under fear or misconception. |
| 29Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused. | 91 | Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused. |
| 30Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent. | 92 | Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent. |
| 31Communication made in good faith. | 93 | Communication made in good faith. |
| 32Act to which a person is compelled by threats. | 94 | Act to which a person is compelled by threats. |
| 33Act causing slight harm. | 95 | Act causing slight harm. |
| 34Things done in private defence. | 96 | Things done in private defence. |
| 35Right of private defence of body and of property. | 97 | Right of private defence of body and of property. |
| 36Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc. | 98 | Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc. |
| 37Act against which there is no right to private defence Extent to which the right may be exercised. | 99 | Act against which there is no right to private defence Extent to which the right may be exercised. |
| 38When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death. | 100 | When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death. |
| 39When such right extends to causing any harm other than death. | 101 | When such right extends to causing any harm other than death. |
| 40Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body. | 102 | Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body. |
| 41When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death. | 103 | When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death. |
| 42When such right extends to causing any harm other than death. | 104 | When such right extends to causing any harm other than death. |
| 43Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property. | 105 | Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property. |
| 44Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person. | 106 | Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person. |
| 45Abetment of a thing. | 107 | Abetment of a thing. |
| 46Abettor. | 108 | Abettor. |
| 47Abetment in India of offences outside India. | 108A | Abetment in India of offences outside India. |
| 48Abetment outside India for offence in India. | — | Abetment outside India for offence in India. |
| 49Punishment of abetment if act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment. | 109 | Punishment of abetment if act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment. |
| 50Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor. | 110 | Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor. |
| 51Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done. | 111 | Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done. |
| 52Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done. | 112 | Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done. |
| 53Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor. | 113 | Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor. |
| 54Abettor present when offence committed. | 114 | Abettor present when offence committed. |
| 55Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life. | 115 | Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life. |
| 56Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment. | 116 | Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment. |
| 57Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons. | 117 | Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons. |
| 58Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life. | 118 | Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life. |
| 59Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent. | 119 | Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent. |
| 60Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. | 120 | Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. |
| 61(1)Criminal conspiracy definition. | 120A | Criminal conspiracy definition. |
| 61(2)Criminal conspiracy punishment. | 120B | Criminal conspiracy punishment. |
| 62Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment. | 511 | Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment. |
| 63Rape definition. | 375 | Rape definition. |
| 64Punishment for rape. | 376(1) & 376(2) | Punishment for rape. |
| 65(1)Punishment for rape in certain cases-rape on a woman under sixteen years. | 376(3) | Punishment for rape in certain cases-rape on a woman under sixteen years. |
| 65(2)Punishment for rape in certain cases-rape on a woman under twelve years. | 376AB | Punishment for rape in certain cases-rape on a woman under twelve years. |
| 66Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. | 376A | Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. |
| 67Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation. | 376B | Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation. |
| 68Sexual intercourse by a person in authority. | 376C | Sexual intercourse by a person in authority. |
| 69Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means etc. | — | Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means etc. |
| 70(1)Gang rape. | 376D | Gang rape. |
| 70(2)Gang rape on women under the age of eighteen. | 376DB | Gang rape on women under the age of eighteen. |
| 71Punishment for repeat offenders. | 376E | Punishment for repeat offenders. |
| 72Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences etc. | 228A(1)/(2) | Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences etc. |
| 73Printing or publishing any matter relating to court proceedings without permission. | 228A(3) | Printing or publishing any matter relating to court proceedings without permission. |
| 74Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. | 354 | Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. |
| 75Sexual harassment. | 354A | Sexual harassment. |
| 76Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent disrobe. | 354B | Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent disrobe. |
| 77Voyeurism. | 354C | Voyeurism. |
| 78Stalking. | 354D | Stalking. |
| 79Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman. | 509 | Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman. |
| 80Dowry death. | 304B | Dowry death. |
| 81Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage. | 493 | Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage. |
| 82(1)Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife. | 494 | Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife. |
| 82(2)Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted. | 495 | Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted. |
| 83Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage. | 496 | Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage. |
| 84Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married Woman. | 498 | Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married Woman. |
| 85Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty. | 498A | Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty. |
| 86Cruelty defined. | 498A Explanation | Cruelty defined. |
| 87Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc. | 366 | Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc. |
| 88Causing miscarriage. | 312 | Causing miscarriage. |
| 89Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent. | 313 | Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent. |
| 90Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage. | 314 | Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage. |
| 91Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth. | 315 | Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth. |
| 92Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide. | 316 | Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide. |
| 93Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it. | 317 | Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it. |
| 94Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body. | 318 | Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body. |
| 95Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence. | — | Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence. |
| 96Procuration of child. | 366A | Procuration of child. |
| 97Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person. | 369 | Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person. |
| 98Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. | 372 | Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. |
| 99Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. | 373 | Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. |
| 100Culpable homicide. | 299 | Culpable homicide. |
| 101Murder. | 300 | Murder. |
| 102Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended. | 301 | Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended. |
| 103(1)Punishment for murder. | 302 | Punishment for murder. |
| 103(2)Punishment for murder. | — | Punishment for murder. |
| 104Punishment for murder by life-convict. | 303 | Punishment for murder by life-convict. |
| 105Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. | 304 | Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. |
| 106(1)Causing death by negligence. | 304A | Causing death by negligence. |
| 106(2)Causing death by negligence. | — | Causing death by negligence. |
| 107Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind. | 305 | Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind. |
| 108Abetment of suicide. | 306 | Abetment of suicide. |
| 109Attempt to murder. | 307 | Attempt to murder. |
| 110Attempt to commit culpable homicide. | 308 | Attempt to commit culpable homicide. |
| 111Organized crime. | — | Organized crime. |
| 112Petty organized crime. | — | Petty organized crime. |
| 113Terrorist act. | — | Terrorist act. |
| 114Hurt. | 319 | Hurt. |
| 115(1)Voluntarily causing hurt. | 321 | Voluntarily causing hurt. |
| 115(2)Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt. | 323 | Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt. |
| 116Grievous hurt definition. | 320 | Grievous hurt definition. |
| 117(1)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt punishment. | 322 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt punishment. |
| 117(2)Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt. | 325 | Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt. |
| 117(3)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt. | — | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt. |
| 117(4)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt. | — | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt. |
| 118(1)Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means. | 324 | Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means. |
| 118(2)Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means. | 326 | Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means. |
| 119(1)Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act. | 327 | Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act. |
| 119(2)Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act. | 329 | Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act. |
| 120(1)Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property. | 330 | Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property. |
| 120(2)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property. | 331 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property. |
| 121(1)Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty. | 332 | Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty. |
| 121(2)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty. | 333 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty. |
| 122(1)Voluntarily causing provocation hurt on. | 334 | Voluntarily causing provocation hurt on. |
| 122(2)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation. | 335 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation. |
| 123Causing harm by means of poison etc with intent to commit an offence. | 328 | Causing harm by means of poison etc with intent to commit an offence. |
| 124(1)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc. | 326A | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc. |
| 124(2)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing or attempting to throw acid. | 326B | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing or attempting to throw acid. |
| 125Act endangering life or personal safety of others. | 336 | Act endangering life or personal safety of others. |
| 125(a)Where hurt is caused. | 337 | Where hurt is caused. |
| 125(b)Where grievous hurt is caused. | 338 | Where grievous hurt is caused. |
| 126(1)Wrongful restraint. | 339 | Wrongful restraint. |
| 126(2)Punishment for Wrongful restraint. | 341 | Punishment for Wrongful restraint. |
| 127(1)Wrongful confinement. | 340 | Wrongful confinement. |
| 127(2)Punishment for Wrongful confinement. | 342 | Punishment for Wrongful confinement. |
| 127(3)Wrongful confinement for three or more days. | 343 | Wrongful confinement for three or more days. |
| 127(4)Wrongful confinement for ten or more days. | 344 | Wrongful confinement for ten or more days. |
| 127(5)Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued. | 345 | Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued. |
| 127(6)Wrongful confinement in secret. | 346 | Wrongful confinement in secret. |
| 127(7)Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act. | 347 | Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act. |
| 127(8)Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property. | 348 | Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property. |
| 128Force. | 349 | Force. |
| 129Criminal force. | 350 | Criminal force. |
| 130Assault. | 351 | Assault. |
| 131Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation. | 352 | Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation. |
| 132Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. | 353 | Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. |
| 133Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation. | 355 | Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation. |
| 134Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person. | 356 | Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person. |
| 135Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person. | 357 | Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person. |
| 136Assault or criminal force on grave provocation. | 358 | Assault or criminal force on grave provocation. |
| 137(1)Kidnapping. | 359 | Kidnapping. |
| 137(1)(a)Kidnapping from India. | 360 | Kidnapping from India. |
| 137(1)(b)Kidnapping from lawful guardianship. | 361 | Kidnapping from lawful guardianship. |
| 137(2)Punishment for kidnapping. | 363 | Punishment for kidnapping. |
| 138Abduction. | 362 | Abduction. |
| 139Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging. | 363A, | Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging. |
| 140(1)Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder, etc. | 364 | Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder, etc. |
| 140(2)Kidnapping for ransom, etc. | 364A | Kidnapping for ransom, etc. |
| 140(3)Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person. | 365 | Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person. |
| 140(4)Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. | 367 | Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. |
| 141Importation of girl or boy from foreign country. | 366B | Importation of girl or boy from foreign country. |
| 142Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person. | 368 | Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person. |
| 143Trafficking of person. | 370 | Trafficking of person. |
| 144Exploitation of a trafficked person. | 370A | Exploitation of a trafficked person. |
| 145Habitual dealing in slaves. | 371 | Habitual dealing in slaves. |
| 146Unlawful compulsory labour. | 374 | Unlawful compulsory labour. |
| 147Waging, or attempting to wage war. or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India. | 121 | Waging, or attempting to wage war. or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India. |
| 148Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by Section 147. | 121A | Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by Section 147. |
| 149Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India. | 122 | Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India. |
| 150Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war. | 123 | Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war. |
| 151Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power. | 124 | Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power. |
| 152Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. | — | Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. |
| 153Waging war against Government of any Foreign State at peace with Government of India. | 125 | Waging war against Government of any Foreign State at peace with Government of India. |
| 154Committing depredation on territories of Foreign State at peace with Government of India. | 126 | Committing depredation on territories of Foreign State at peace with Government of India. |
| 155Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in Sections 153 and 154. | 127 | Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in Sections 153 and 154. |
| 156Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape. | 128 | Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape. |
| 157Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape. | 129 | Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape. |
| 158Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner. | 130 | Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner. |
| 159Abetting mutiny, attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty. | 131 | Abetting mutiny, attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty. |
| 160Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof. | 132 | Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof. |
| 161Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office. | 133 | Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office. |
| 162Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed. | 134 | Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed. |
| 163Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman. | 135 | Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman. |
| 164Harbouring deserter. | 136 | Harbouring deserter. |
| 165Deserter concealed on board, of master merchant vessel through negligence. | 137 | Deserter concealed on board, of master merchant vessel through negligence. |
| 166Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman. | 138 | Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman. |
| 167Persons subject to certain Acts. | 139 | Persons subject to certain Acts. |
| 168Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman. | 140 | Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman. |
| 169Candidate, electoral right defined. | 171A | Candidate, electoral right defined. |
| 170Bribery. | 171B | Bribery. |
| 171Undue influence at elections. | 171C | Undue influence at elections. |
| 172Personation at elections. | 171D | Personation at elections. |
| 173Punishment for bribery. | 171E | Punishment for bribery. |
| 174Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election. | 171F | Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election. |
| 175False statement in connection with an election. | 171G | False statement in connection with an election. |
| 176Illegal payment in connection with an election. | 171H | Illegal payment in connection with an election. |
| 177Failure to keep election accounts. | 171-I | Failure to keep election accounts. |
| 178Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency- notes or bank-notes. | 230 to 232, 246 to 249, 255, 489A | Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency- notes or bank-notes. |
| 179Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes. | 237 to 241, 250, 251, 254, 258, 260, 489B | Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes. |
| 180Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes. | 242, 243, 252, 253, 259, 489C | Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes. |
| 181Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, govt stamps, currency notes or bank notes. | 233 / 234 / 235 / 256 / 257 / 489D | Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, govt stamps, currency notes or bank notes. |
| 182Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes. | 489E | Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes. |
| 183Effacing, writing from substance bearing Government stamp, removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government. | 261 | Effacing, writing from substance bearing Government stamp, removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government. |
| 184Using Government stamp known to have been before used. | 262 | Using Government stamp known to have been before used. |
| 185Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used. | 263 | Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used. |
| 186Prohibition of fictitious stamps. | 263A | Prohibition of fictitious stamps. |
| 187Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law. | 244 | Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law. |
| 188Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint. | 245 | Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint. |
| 189(1)Unlawful assembly. | 141 | Unlawful assembly. |
| 189(2)Unlawful assembly- Being member of unlawful assembly. | 142 | Unlawful assembly- Being member of unlawful assembly. |
| 189(3)Unlawful assembly- Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse. | 145 | Unlawful assembly- Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse. |
| 189(4)Unlawful assembly- Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon.— | 144 | Unlawful assembly- Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon.— |
| 189(5)Unlawful assembly- Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse.— | 151 | Unlawful assembly- Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse.— |
| 189(6)Unlawful assembly- Hiring, or conniving at hiring, of persons to join unlawful assembly. | 150 | Unlawful assembly- Hiring, or conniving at hiring, of persons to join unlawful assembly. |
| 189(7)Unlawful assembly- Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly. | 157 | Unlawful assembly- Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly. |
| 189(8)/(9)Unlawful assembly- Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot. Or to go armed. | 158 | Unlawful assembly- Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot. Or to go armed. |
| 190Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object. | 149 | Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object. |
| 191(1)Rioting-Offence defined. | 146 | Rioting-Offence defined. |
| 191(2)Rioting- Punishment for rioting. | 147 | Rioting- Punishment for rioting. |
| 191(3)Rioting- Being armed with deadly weapon.— | 148 | Rioting- Being armed with deadly weapon.— |
| 192Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot if rioting be committed if not committed. | 153 | Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot if rioting be committed if not committed. |
| 193(1)Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place. | 154 | Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place. |
| 193(2)Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed. | 155 | Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed. |
| 193(3)Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed. | 156 | Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed. |
| 194(1)Affray- defined. | 159 | Affray- defined. |
| 194(2)Punishment for Affray. | 160 | Punishment for Affray. |
| 195(1)Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc. | 152 | Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc. |
| 195(2)Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc. | 152 | Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc. |
| 196Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony. | 153A | Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony. |
| 197Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration. | 153B | Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration. |
| 197(1)dMakes or publishes false or misleading information, jeopardising the sovereignty, unity and integrity or security of India. | New | Makes or publishes false or misleading information, jeopardising the sovereignty, unity and integrity or security of India. |
| 198Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person. | 166 | Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person. |
| 199Public servant disobeying direction under law. | 166A | Public servant disobeying direction under law. |
| 200Punishment for non-treatment of victim. | 166B | Punishment for non-treatment of victim. |
| 201Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury. | 167 | Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury. |
| 202Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. | 168 | Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. |
| 203Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property. | 169 | Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property. |
| 204Personating a public servant. | 170 | Personating a public servant. |
| 205Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent. | 171 | Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent. |
| 206Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding. | 172 | Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding. |
| 207Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof. | 173 | Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof. |
| 208Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant. | 174 | Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant. |
| 209Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023. | 174A | Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023. |
| 210Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person, legally bound to produce it. | 175 | Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person, legally bound to produce it. |
| 211Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it. | 176 | Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it. |
| 212Furnishing false information. | 177 | Furnishing false information. |
| 213Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it. | 178 | Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it. |
| 214Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question. | 179 | Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question. |
| 215Refusing to sign statement. | 180 | Refusing to sign statement. |
| 216False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation. | 181 | False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation. |
| 217False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person. | 182 | False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person. |
| 218Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant. | 183 | Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant. |
| 219Obstructing sale of property offered by authority of public servant for sale. | 184 | Obstructing sale of property offered by authority of public servant for sale. |
| 220Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant. | 185 | Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant. |
| 221Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions. | 186 | Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions. |
| 222Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance. | 187 | Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance. |
| 223Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant. | 188 | Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant. |
| 224Threat of injury to public servant. | 189 | Threat of injury to public servant. |
| 225Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection. | 190 | Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection. |
| 226Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain from applying or restrain of lawful power. | New | Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain from applying or restrain of lawful power. |
| 227Giving false evidence. | 191 | Giving false evidence. |
| 228Fabricating false evidence. | 192 | Fabricating false evidence. |
| 229Punishment for false evidence. | 193 | Punishment for false evidence. |
| 230Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence. | 194 | Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence. |
| 231Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment. | 195 | Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment. |
| 232Threatening any person to give false evidence. | 195A | Threatening any person to give false evidence. |
| 233Using evidence known to be false. | 196 | Using evidence known to be false. |
| 234Issuing or signing false certificate. | 197 | Issuing or signing false certificate. |
| 235Using as true a certificate known to be false. | 198 | Using as true a certificate known to be false. |
| 236False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence. | 199 | False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence. |
| 237Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false. | 200 | Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false. |
| 238Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender. | 201 | Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender. |
| 239Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform. | 202 | Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform. |
| 240Giving false information respecting an offence committed. | 203 | Giving false information respecting an offence committed. |
| 241Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence. | 204 | Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence. |
| 242False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution. | 205 | False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution. |
| 243Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. | 206 | Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. |
| 244Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. | 207 | Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution. |
| 245Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due. | 208 | Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due. |
| 246Dishonestly making false claim in Court. | 209 | Dishonestly making false claim in Court. |
| 247Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due. | 210 | Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due. |
| 248False charge of offence made with intent to injure. | 211 | False charge of offence made with intent to injure. |
| 249Harbouring offender. | 212 | Harbouring offender. |
| 250Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment. | 213 | Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment. |
| 251Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender. | 214 | Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender. |
| 252Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc. | 215 | Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc. |
| 253Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered. | 216 | Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered. |
| 254Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits. | 216A | Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits. |
| 255Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture. | 217 | Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture. |
| 256Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture. | 218 | Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture. |
| 257Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc. contrary to law. | 219 | Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc. contrary to law. |
| 258Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law. | 220 | Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law. |
| 259Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend. | 221 | Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend. |
| 260Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed. | 222 | Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed. |
| 261Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant. | 223 | Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant. |
| 262Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension. | 224 | Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension. |
| 263Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person. | 225 | Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person. |
| 264Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for. | 225A | Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for. |
| 265Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for. | 225B | Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for. |
| 266Violation of condition of remission of punishment. | 227 | Violation of condition of remission of punishment. |
| 267Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding. | 228 | Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding. |
| 268Personation of assessor. | 229 | Personation of assessor. |
| 269Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court. | 229A | Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court. |
| 270Public nuisance. | 268 | Public nuisance. |
| 271Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. | 269 | Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. |
| 272Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. | 270 | Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. |
| 273Disobedience to quarantine rule. | 271 | Disobedience to quarantine rule. |
| 274Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. | 272 | Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. |
| 275Sale of noxious food or drink. | 273 | Sale of noxious food or drink. |
| 276Adulteration of drugs. | 274 | Adulteration of drugs. |
| 277Sale of adulterated drugs. | 275 | Sale of adulterated drugs. |
| 278Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation. | 276 | Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation. |
| 279Fouling water of public spring or reservoir. | 277 | Fouling water of public spring or reservoir. |
| 280Making atmosphere noxious to health. | 278 | Making atmosphere noxious to health. |
| 281Rash driving or riding on a public way. | 279 | Rash driving or riding on a public way. |
| 282Rash navigation of vessel. | 280 | Rash navigation of vessel. |
| 283Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy. | 281 | Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy. |
| 284Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. | 282 | Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel. |
| 285Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. | 283 | Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation. |
| 286Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance. | 284 | Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance. |
| 287Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter. | 285 | Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter. |
| 288Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance. | 286 | Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance. |
| 289Negligent conduct with respect to machinery. | 287 | Negligent conduct with respect to machinery. |
| 290Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc. | 288 | Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc. |
| 291Negligent conduct with respect to animal. | 289 | Negligent conduct with respect to animal. |
| 292Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. | 290 | Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. |
| 293Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. | 291 | Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. |
| 294Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc. | 292 | Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc. |
| 295Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person. | 293 | Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person. |
| 296Obscene acts and songs. | 294 | Obscene acts and songs. |
| 297Keeping lottery office. | 294A | Keeping lottery office. |
| 298Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class. | 295 | Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class. |
| 299Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. | 295A | Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. |
| 300Disturbing religious assembly. | 296 | Disturbing religious assembly. |
| 301Trespassing on burial places, etc. | 297 | Trespassing on burial places, etc. |
| 302Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person. | 298 | Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person. |
| 303(1)Theft. | 378 | Theft. |
| 303(2)Punishment for theft. | 379 | Punishment for theft. |
| 304Snatching. | — | Snatching. |
| 305Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc. | 380 | Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc. |
| 306Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master. | 381 | Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master. |
| 307Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft. | 382 | Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft. |
| 308(1)Extortion. | 383 | Extortion. |
| 308(2)Extortion punishment. | 384 | Extortion punishment. |
| 308(3)Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion. | 385 | Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion. |
| 308(4)Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion. | 387 | Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion. |
| 308(5)Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt. | 386 | Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt. |
| 308(6)Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc. | 388 | Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc. |
| 308(7)Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion. | 389 | Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion. |
| 309(1),(2),(3)Robbery- When theft is robbery When extortion is robbery. | 390 | Robbery- When theft is robbery When extortion is robbery. |
| 309(4)Robbery- Punishment for robbery. | 392 | Robbery- Punishment for robbery. |
| 309(5)Robbery- Attempt to commit robbery. | 393 | Robbery- Attempt to commit robbery. |
| 309(6)Robbery- Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. | 394 | Robbery- Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery. |
| 310(1)Dacoity definition. | 391 | Dacoity definition. |
| 310(2)Dacoity punishment . | 395 | Dacoity punishment . |
| 310(3)Dacoity with murder. | 396 | Dacoity with murder. |
| 310(4)Making preparation to commit dacoity. | 399 | Making preparation to commit dacoity. |
| 310(5)Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity. | 402 | Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity. |
| 310(6)Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits. | 400 | Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits. |
| 311Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. | 397 | Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. |
| 312Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon. | 398 | Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon. |
| 313Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc. | 401 | Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc. |
| 314Dishonest misappropriation of property. | 403 | Dishonest misappropriation of property. |
| 315Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death. | 404 | Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death. |
| 316(1)Criminal breach of trust. | 405 | Criminal breach of trust. |
| 316(2)Punishment for criminal breach of trust. | 406 | Punishment for criminal breach of trust. |
| 316(3)Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etc. | 407 | Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etc. |
| 316(4)Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant. | 408 | Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant. |
| 316(5)Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent. | 409 | Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent. |
| 317(1)Stolen property. | 410 | Stolen property. |
| 317(2)Dishonestly receiving stolen property. | 411 | Dishonestly receiving stolen property. |
| 317(3)Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity. | 412 | Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity. |
| 317(4)Habitually dealing in stolen property. | 413 | Habitually dealing in stolen property. |
| 317(5)Assisting in concealment of stolen property. | 414 | Assisting in concealment of stolen property. |
| 318(1)Cheating. | 415 | Cheating. |
| 318(2)Cheating punishment. | 417 | Cheating punishment. |
| 318(3)Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect. | 418 | Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect. |
| 318(4)Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property. | 420 | Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property. |
| 319(1)Cheating by personation. | 416 | Cheating by personation. |
| 319(2)Cheating by personation punishment. | 419 | Cheating by personation punishment. |
| 320Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors. | 421 | Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors. |
| 321Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors. | 422 | Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors. |
| 322Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration. | 423 | Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration. |
| 323Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property. | 424 | Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property. |
| 324(1)Mischief. | 425 | Mischief. |
| 324(2)Mischief punishment. | 426 | Mischief punishment. |
| 324(3)Mischief - causes loss or damage to any property including the property of Government or Local Authority. | New | Mischief - causes loss or damage to any property including the property of Government or Local Authority. |
| 324(4)Mischief causing damage to the amount of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees. | 427 | Mischief causing damage to the amount of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees. |
| 324(5)Mischief- cause loss or damage to amount of one lakh rupees onwards. | New | Mischief- cause loss or damage to amount of one lakh rupees onwards. |
| 324(6)Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt. | 440 | Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt. |
| 325Mischief by killing or maiming animal. | 428/ 429 | Mischief by killing or maiming animal. |
| 326(a)Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc. | 430 | Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc. |
| 326(b)Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel. | 431 | Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel. |
| 326(c)Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage. | 432 | Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage. |
| 326(d)Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc. | 433 | Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc. |
| 326(e)Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority. | 434 | Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority. |
| 326(f)Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc. | 435 | Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc. |
| 326(g)Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc. | 436 | Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc. |
| 327(1)Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden. | 437 | Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden. |
| 327(2)Punishment for above offence. | 438 | Punishment for above offence. |
| 328Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc. | 439 | Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc. |
| 329(1)Criminal trespass and house- trespass. | 441 | Criminal trespass and house- trespass. |
| 329(2)Criminal trespass and house- trespass. | 442 | Criminal trespass and house- trespass. |
| 329(3)Criminal trespass punishment. | 447 | Criminal trespass punishment. |
| 329(4)Punishment for house- trespass. | 448 | Punishment for house- trespass. |
| 330(1)Lurking house trespass. | 443 | Lurking house trespass. |
| 330(2)House breaking. | 445 | House breaking. |
| 331(1)Punishment for house- trespass or house-breaking. | 453 | Punishment for house- trespass or house-breaking. |
| 331(2)Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night. | 456 | Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night. |
| 331(3)Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. | 454 | Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. |
| 331(4)Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. | 457 | Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. |
| 331(5)Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint. | 455 | Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint. |
| 331(6)Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint. | 458 | Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint. |
| 331(7)Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking. | 459 | Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking. |
| 331(8)All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them. | 460 | All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them. |
| 332(a)House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death. | 449 | House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death. |
| 332(b)House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life. | 450 | House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life. |
| 332(c)House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. | 451 | House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. |
| 333House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint. | 452 | House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint. |
| 334(1)Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property. | 461 | Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property. |
| 334(2)Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody. | 462 | Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody. |
| 335Making a false document. | 464 | Making a false document. |
| 336(1)Forgery. | 463 | Forgery. |
| 336(2)Forgery punishment. | 465 | Forgery punishment. |
| 336(3)Forgery for purpose of cheating. | 468 | Forgery for purpose of cheating. |
| 336(4)Forgery for purpose of harming reputation. | 469 | Forgery for purpose of harming reputation. |
| 337Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc. | 466 | Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc. |
| 338Forgery of valuable security, will, etc. | 467 | Forgery of valuable security, will, etc. |
| 339Having possession of document described in Section 337 or Section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine. | 474 | Having possession of document described in Section 337 or Section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine. |
| 340(1)Forged document or electronic record. and using it as genuine. | 470 | Forged document or electronic record. and using it as genuine. |
| 340(2)Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record. | 471 | Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record. |
| 341(1)Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery, punishable under section 338. | 472 | Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery, punishable under section 338. |
| 341(2)Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise. | 473 | Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise. |
| 341(3)Possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit. | New | Possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit. |
| 341(4)Fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any seal, plate or other instrument knowing or having reason to believe the same to be counterfeit. | New | Fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any seal, plate or other instrument knowing or having reason to believe the same to be counterfeit. |
| 342(1)Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. | 475 | Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. |
| 342(2)Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. | 476 | Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. |
| 343Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc. of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security. | 477 | Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc. of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security. |
| 344Falsification of accounts. | 477A | Falsification of accounts. |
| 345(1)Property mark. | 479 | Property mark. |
| 345(2)Using a false property mark. | 481 | Using a false property mark. |
| 345(3)Punishment for using a false property mark. | 482 | Punishment for using a false property mark. |
| 346Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury. | 489 | Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury. |
| 347(1)Counterfeiting a property mark. | 483 | Counterfeiting a property mark. |
| 347(2)Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant. | 484 | Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant. |
| 348Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark. | 485 | Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark. |
| 349Selling goods marked with counterfeit property mark. | 486 | Selling goods marked with counterfeit property mark. |
| 350(1)Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods. | 487 | Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods. |
| 350(2)Punishment for making use of any such false mark. | 488 | Punishment for making use of any such false mark. |
| 351(1)Criminal intimidation. | 503 | Criminal intimidation. |
| 351(2)/(3)Criminal intimidation punishment. | 506 | Criminal intimidation punishment. |
| 351(4)Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication. | 507 | Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication. |
| 352Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace. | 504 | Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace. |
| 353Statements conducing to public mischief. | 505 | Statements conducing to public mischief. |
| 354Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure. | 508 | Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure. |
| 355Misconduct in public by a drunken person. | 510 | Misconduct in public by a drunken person. |
| 356(1)Defamation. | 499 | Defamation. |
| 356(2)Defamation punishment. | 500 | Defamation punishment. |
| 356(3)Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory. | 501 | Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory. |
| 356(4)Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter. | 502 | Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter. |
| 357Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person. | 491 | Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person. |
| 358Repeal and Savings. | — | Repeal and Savings. |
| —Section 377 IPC — not carried into the BNS | 377 | Section 377 IPC — not carried into the BNS |
Source: Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) to the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director (PDF hosted on keralaprisons.gov.in).
What changed
From the IPC to the BNS.
- In force since 1 July 2024
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Its repeal and savings clause is Section 358.
- Renumbered, not renamed
- 358 sections replace 511. Provisions moved, merged or became sub-sections, so old numbers don't carry over.
- Section-by-section summaries
- Open any BNS section to see the IPC sections it covers and a summary of what changed.
When did the BNS replace the IPC?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024 and replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860. For proceedings pending, or acts done, before that date, see the repeal and savings clause in BNS Section 358.
What is IPC 302 in BNS?
IPC Section 302 (punishment for murder) corresponds to BNS Section 103(1).
What is IPC 420 in BNS?
IPC Section 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) corresponds to BNS Section 318(4).
What is IPC 498A in BNS?
IPC Section 498A (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) corresponds to BNS Sections 85 and 86.
How many sections does the BNS have?
The BNS has 358 sections; the IPC had 511. Sections were renumbered, and many were merged or split into sub-sections, so the old numbers no longer line up.
Where does this table come from?
From the Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) to the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), prepared by the Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director. Each section page shows that document's comparison summary.
Is this converter free?
Yes. It needs no account, and the whole table is on this page.
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