IPC → BNS section converter
⚡ In shortFrom 1 July 2024 the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code. Type an old IPC section number or the offence below to find its new BNS section. For example, cheating under IPC 420 is now BNS 318(4), and murder under IPC 302 is now BNS 103.
| IPC § | BNS § | Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPC 302 | BNS 103 | Murder | Death or life imprisonment + fine |
| IPC 304 | BNS 105 | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Up to life or up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 304A | BNS 106 | Causing death by negligence | Up to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 304B | BNS 80 | Dowry death | 7 years to life imprisonment |
| IPC 306 | BNS 108 | Abetment of suicide | Up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 307 | BNS 109 | Attempt to murder | Up to 10 years / life + fine |
| IPC 323 | BNS 115(2) | Voluntarily causing hurt | Up to 1 year + fine |
| IPC 324 | BNS 118(1) | Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 325 | BNS 117(2) | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 326 | BNS 118(2) | Grievous hurt by dangerous weapon | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 354 | BNS 74 | Assault/criminal force to woman to outrage modesty | 1 to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 354A | BNS 75 | Sexual harassment | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 354C | BNS 77 | Voyeurism | 1 to 3 years (first); 3 to 7 (repeat) |
| IPC 354D | BNS 78 | Stalking | Up to 3 years (first) + fine |
| IPC 363 | BNS 137(2) | Kidnapping | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 375 / 376 | BNS 63 / 64 | Rape | 10 years to life imprisonment |
| IPC 376D | BNS 70 | Gang rape | 20 years to life imprisonment |
| IPC 379 | BNS 303(2) | Theft | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 380 | BNS 305 | Theft in a dwelling house | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 384 | BNS 308(2) | Extortion | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 392 | BNS 309(4) | Robbery | Up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 395 | BNS 310(2) | Dacoity | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 406 | BNS 316(2) | Criminal breach of trust | Up to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 411 | BNS 317(2) | Dishonestly receiving stolen property | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 417 | BNS 318(2) | Cheating | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 420 | BNS 318(4) | Cheating & dishonestly inducing delivery of property | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 425 / 426 | BNS 324 | Mischief | Varies by damage; up to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 441 / 447 | BNS 329(3) | Criminal trespass | Up to 3 months / fine |
| IPC 463 / 465 | BNS 336 | Forgery | Up to 2 years + fine |
| IPC 471 | BNS 340(2) | Using a forged document as genuine | As for forgery of that document |
| IPC 498A | BNS 85 | Cruelty by husband or his relatives | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 499 / 500 | BNS 356 | Defamation | Up to 2 years / community service + fine |
| IPC 506 | BNS 351(2)/(3) | Criminal intimidation | Up to 2 years (up to 7 if grave) |
| IPC 509 | BNS 79 | Word/gesture insulting the modesty of a woman | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 120B | BNS 61(2) | Criminal conspiracy | As for the offence conspired |
| IPC 34 | BNS 3(5) | Acts done by several with common intention | Each liable as if done alone |
| IPC 153A | BNS 196 | Promoting enmity between groups | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 295A | BNS 299 | Outraging religious feelings (deliberate) | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 279 | BNS 281 | Rash driving on a public way | Up to 6 months / fine |
| IPC 308 | BNS 110 | Attempt to commit culpable homicide | Up to 3 years (up to 7 if hurt caused) |
| IPC 326A | BNS 124(1) | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by acid | Minimum 10 years to life + fine |
| IPC 354B | BNS 76 | Assault or use of force to a woman with intent to disrobe | 3 to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 366 | BNS 87 | Kidnapping/abducting a woman to compel marriage | Up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 370 | BNS 143 | Trafficking of persons | 7 to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 409 | BNS 316(5) | Criminal breach of trust by public servant or banker | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 448 | BNS 329(4) | House-trespass | Up to 1 year + fine |
| IPC 467 | BNS 338 | Forgery of a valuable security or will | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 489A | BNS 178 | Counterfeiting currency notes or bank notes | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 494 | BNS 82(1) | Marrying again during the lifetime of a spouse (bigamy) | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 504 | BNS 352 | Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace | Up to 2 years / fine |
| IPC 505 | BNS 353 | Statements conducing to public mischief | Up to 3 years / fine |
| IPC 511 | BNS 62 | Attempt to commit an offence | Up to half the longest term for the offence |
| IPC 149 | BNS 190 | Every member of an unlawful assembly liable for the common object | Same as the offence committed |
| IPC 188 | BNS 223 | Disobedience to an order of a public servant | Up to 1 year / fine (or 6 months if danger to life) |
| IPC 294 | BNS 296 | Obscene acts or songs in a public place | Up to 3 months / fine |
| IPC 341 | BNS 126(2) | Wrongful restraint | Up to 1 month / fine |
| IPC 342 | BNS 127(2) | Wrongful confinement | Up to 1 year / fine |
| IPC 124A | BNS 152 | Acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India | Up to life or 7 years + fine |
| IPC 499 | BNS 356(1) | Defamation (definition) | See §356 — up to 2 years / fine / community service |
| IPC 500 | BNS 356(2) | Punishment for defamation | Up to 2 years and/or fine and/or community service |
| IPC 375 | BNS 63 | Rape (definition) | See §64 for punishment |
| IPC 376 | BNS 64 | Punishment for rape | Rigorous imprisonment 10 years to life + fine |
| IPC 143 | BNS 189(2) | Being a member of an unlawful assembly | Up to 6 months and/or fine |
| IPC 147 | BNS 191(2) | Rioting | Up to 2 years and/or fine |
| IPC 353 | BNS 121 | Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant | Up to 2 years (up to 5 years if grievous hurt) + fine |
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Frequently asked questions
What is IPC 420 in BNS?
Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property (IPC Section 420) is now Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
What is IPC 302 in BNS?
Murder (IPC Section 302) is now Section 103 of the BNS 2023.
When did the BNS replace the IPC?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date are still tried under the IPC.
Is the offence the same, just renumbered?
Mostly the substance is similar, but the BNS renumbered sections, merged/split some offences and changed sub-sections and punishments. Always confirm the exact provision for your case.
The BNS renumbered and restructured many offences — this covers common mappings for general understanding only. Confirm the exact section, sub-section and punishment with a licensed advocate.