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.
Offences against the human body
Homicide, hurt, negligence and restraint — the provisions the BNS renumbered into Sections 100–146.
| IPC § | BNS § | Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPC 302 | BNS 103 | Murder — full guide | Death or life imprisonment + fine |
| IPC 304 | BNS 105 | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder — full guide | Up to life or up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 304A | BNS 106 | Causing death by negligence — full guide | Up to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 306 | BNS 108 | Abetment of suicide — full guide | Up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 307 | BNS 109 | Attempt to murder — full guide | Up to 10 years / life + fine |
| IPC 323 | BNS 115(2) | Voluntarily causing hurt — full guide | Up to 1 year + fine |
| IPC 324 | BNS 118(1) | Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 325 | BNS 117(2) | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt — full guide | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 326 | BNS 118(2) | Grievous hurt by dangerous weapon — full guide | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 279 | BNS 281 | Rash driving on a public way — full guide | Up to 6 months / fine |
| IPC 308 | BNS 110 | Attempt to commit culpable homicide — full guide | Up to 3 years (up to 7 if hurt caused) |
| IPC 326A | BNS 124(1) | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by acid — full guide | Minimum 10 years to life + fine |
| IPC 341 | BNS 126(2) | Wrongful restraint — full guide | Up to 1 month / fine |
| IPC 342 | BNS 127(2) | Wrongful confinement — full guide | Up to 1 year / fine |
Offences against women & children
Gathered by the BNS into a single sequence (Sections 63–99), where the IPC had inserted them piecemeal over decades.
| IPC § | BNS § | Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPC 304B | BNS 80 | Dowry death — full guide | 7 years to life imprisonment |
| IPC 354 | BNS 74 | Assault/criminal force to woman to outrage modesty — full guide | 1 to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 354A | BNS 75 | Sexual harassment — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 354C | BNS 77 | Voyeurism — full guide | 1 to 3 years (first); 3 to 7 (repeat) |
| IPC 354D | BNS 78 | Stalking — full guide | Up to 3 years (first) + fine |
| IPC 363 | BNS 137(2) | Kidnapping — full guide | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 375 / 376 | BNS 63 / 64 | Rape — full guide | 10 years to life imprisonment |
| IPC 376D | BNS 70 | Gang rape — full guide | 20 years to life imprisonment |
| IPC 498A | BNS 85 | Cruelty by husband or his relatives — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 509 | BNS 79 | Word/gesture insulting the modesty of a woman — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 354B | BNS 76 | Assault or use of force to a woman with intent to disrobe — full guide | 3 to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 366 | BNS 87 | Kidnapping/abducting a woman to compel marriage — full guide | Up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 370 | BNS 143 | Trafficking of persons — full guide | 7 to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 494 | BNS 82(1) | Marrying again during the lifetime of a spouse (bigamy) — full guide | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 375 | BNS 63 | Rape (definition) — full guide | See §64 for punishment |
| IPC 376 | BNS 64 | Punishment for rape — full guide | Rigorous imprisonment 10 years to life + fine |
Offences against property & documents
Theft, robbery, cheating, breach of trust and forgery — where the BNS made the most substantive changes, not merely renumbering.
| IPC § | BNS § | Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPC 379 | BNS 303(2) | Theft — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 380 | BNS 305 | Theft in a dwelling house — full guide | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 384 | BNS 308(2) | Extortion — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 392 | BNS 309(4) | Robbery — full guide | Up to 10 years + fine |
| IPC 395 | BNS 310(2) | Dacoity — full guide | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 406 | BNS 316(2) | Criminal breach of trust — full guide | Up to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 411 | BNS 317(2) | Dishonestly receiving stolen property — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 417 | BNS 318(2) | Cheating — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 420 | BNS 318(4) | Cheating & dishonestly inducing delivery of property — full guide | Up to 7 years + fine |
| IPC 425 / 426 | BNS 324 | Mischief — full guide | Varies by damage; up to 5 years + fine |
| IPC 441 / 447 | BNS 329(3) | Criminal trespass — full guide | Up to 3 months / fine |
| IPC 463 / 465 | BNS 336 | Forgery — full guide | Up to 2 years + fine |
| IPC 471 | BNS 340(2) | Using a forged document as genuine — full guide | As for forgery of that document |
| IPC 409 | BNS 316(5) | Criminal breach of trust by public servant or banker — full guide | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 448 | BNS 329(4) | House-trespass — full guide | Up to 1 year + fine |
| IPC 467 | BNS 338 | Forgery of a valuable security or will — full guide | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
| IPC 489A | BNS 178 | Counterfeiting currency notes or bank notes — full guide | Up to life or 10 years + fine |
Public order, the State & speech
Unlawful assembly, rioting, defamation, obscenity and the provision that replaced sedition.
| IPC § | BNS § | Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPC 499 / 500 | BNS 356 | Defamation — full guide | Up to 2 years / community service + fine |
| IPC 506 | BNS 351(2)/(3) | Criminal intimidation — full guide | Up to 2 years (up to 7 if grave) |
| IPC 153A | BNS 196 | Promoting enmity between groups — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 295A | BNS 299 | Outraging religious feelings (deliberate) — full guide | Up to 3 years + fine |
| IPC 504 | BNS 352 | Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace — full guide | Up to 2 years / fine |
| IPC 505 | BNS 353 | Statements conducing to public mischief — full guide | Up to 3 years / fine |
| IPC 149 | BNS 190 | Every member of an unlawful assembly liable for the common object — full guide | Same as the offence committed |
| IPC 188 | BNS 223 | Disobedience to an order of a public servant — full guide | Up to 1 year / fine (or 6 months if danger to life) |
| IPC 294 | BNS 296 | Obscene acts or songs in a public place — full guide | Up to 3 months / fine |
| IPC 124A | BNS 152 | Acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India — full guide | Up to life or 7 years + fine |
| IPC 499 | BNS 356(1) | Defamation (definition) — full guide | See §356 — up to 2 years / fine / community service |
| IPC 500 | BNS 356(2) | Punishment for defamation — full guide | Up to 2 years and/or fine and/or community service |
| IPC 143 | BNS 189(2) | Being a member of an unlawful assembly — full guide | Up to 6 months and/or fine |
| IPC 147 | BNS 191(2) | Rioting — full guide | Up to 2 years and/or fine |
| IPC 353 | BNS 132 | Assault or criminal force to deter a public servant — full guide | Up to 2 years, or fine, or both |
General principles & attempts
Common intention, conspiracy and attempt — rules of liability that attach to other offences rather than standing alone.
| IPC § | BNS § | Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPC 120B | BNS 61(2) | Criminal conspiracy — full guide | As for the offence conspired |
| IPC 34 | BNS 3(5) | Acts done by several with common intention — full guide | Each liable as if done alone |
| IPC 511 | BNS 62 | Attempt to commit an offence — full guide | Up to half the longest term for the offence |
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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.