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Comparison between IPC sections and BNS clauses (Table Format)

July 30, 2024

Explore the key sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, a modern replacement for the Indian Penal Code, detailing updated provisions on crimes against the state, human body, property, and cyber offenses, reflecting contemporary societal needs and challenges.

IPC Section  BNS section
IPC Section 1- Title and extent of operation of the Code BNS section 1 - Short title, commencement and application
IPC Section 2- Punishment of offences committed within India BNS section 1(3) - Short title, commencement and application
IPC Section 3- Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India BNS section 1(4) - Short title, commencement and application
IPC Section 4- Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences BNS section 1(5) - Short title, commencement and application
IPC Section 5- Certain laws not to be affected by this Act BNS section — - —
IPC Section 6- Definitions in the Code to be understood subject to exceptions BNS section 1(6) - Short title, commencement and application
IPC Section 7- Sense of expression once explained BNS section — - —
IPC Section 8- Gender BNS section 2(9) - “Gender”
IPC Section 9- Number BNS section 2(22) - “Number”
IPC Section 10- “Man”, “Woman” BNS section 2(18) - “Man”
IPC Section -  BNS section 2(35) - “Woman”
IPC Section 11- “Person” BNS section 2(26) - “Person”
IPC Section 12- “Public” BNS section 2(27) - “Public”
IPC Section 13- Definition of “Queen” BNS section — - —
IPC Section 14- “Servant of Government” BNS section 2(28) - “Public servant”
IPC Section 15- Definition of “British India” BNS section — - —
IPC Section 16- Definition of “Government of India” BNS section — - —
IPC Section 17- Government BNS section 2(11) - “Government”
IPC Section 18- India BNS section — - —
IPC Section 19- “Judge” BNS section 2(15) - “Judge”
IPC Section 20- “Court of Justice” BNS section 2(4) - “Court”
IPC Section 21- “Public servant” BNS section 2(28) - “Public servant”
IPC Section 22- “Movable property” BNS section 2(21) - “Movable property”
IPC Section 23- “Wrongful gain” BNS section 2(36) - “Wrongful gain”
IPC Section -  BNS section 2(38) - “Gaining wrongfully”, “Losing wrongfully”
IPC Section 24- “Dishonestly” BNS section 2(6) - “Dishonestly”
IPC Section 25- “Fraudulently” BNS section 2(8) - “Fraudulently”
IPC Section 26- “Reason to believe” BNS section 2(29) - “Reason to believe”
IPC Section 27- Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant BNS section 3 - General Explanations and expressions
IPC Section 28- “Counterfeit” BNS section 2(3) - “Counterfeit”
IPC Section 29- “Document” BNS section 2(7) - “Document”
IPC Section 29A- “Electronic record” BNS section 2(39) - 
IPC Section 30- “Valuable security” BNS section 2(31) - “Valuable security”
IPC Section 31- “A will” BNS section 2(34) - “Will”
IPC Section 32- Words referring to acts include illegal omissions BNS section 2(1) - “Act”
IPC Section -  BNS section 3(4) - General Explanations and expressions
IPC Section 33- “Act”, “Omission” BNS section 2(1) - “Act”
IPC Section -  BNS section 2(26) - “Person”
IPC Section 34- Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention BNS section 3(5) - General Explanations and expressions
IPC Section 35- When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention BNS section 3(6) - General Explanations and expressions
IPC Section 36- Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission BNS section 3(7) - General Explanations and expressions
IPC Section 37- Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence BNS section 3(8) - General Explanations and expressions
IPC Section 38- Persons concerned in Criminal Act may be guilty of different offences BNS section 3(9) - General Explanations and expressions
IPC Section 39- “Voluntarily” BNS section 2(33) - “Voluntarily”
IPC Section 40- “Offence” BNS section 2(24) - “Offence”
IPC Section 41- “Special law” BNS section 2(30) - “Special law”
IPC Section 42- “Local law” BNS section 2(17) - “Local law”
IPC Section 43- “Illegal”, “Legally bound to do” BNS section 2(14) - “Illegal”
IPC Section 44- “Injury” BNS section 2(13) - “Injury”
IPC Section 45- “Life” BNS section 2(16) - “Life”
IPC Section 46- “Death” BNS section 2(5) - “Death”
IPC Section 47- “Animal” BNS section 2(2) - “Animal”
IPC Section 48- “Vessel” BNS section 2(32) - “Vessel”
IPC Section 49- “Year”/”Month” BNS section 2(20) - ”Month”/“Year”
IPC Section 50- “Section” BNS section — - —
IPC Section 51- “Oath” BNS section 2(23) - “Oath”
IPC Section 52- “Good faith” BNS section 2(10) - “Good faith”
IPC Section 52A- “Harbour” BNS section 2(12) - “Harbour”
IPC Section 53- Punishments BNS section 4 - Punishments
IPC Section 53A- Construction of reference to transportation BNS section — - —
IPC Section 54- Commutation of sentence of death BNS section 5 - Commutation of sentence of death or imprisonment for life
IPC Section 55- Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life BNS section 5 - Commutation of sentence of death or imprisonment for life
IPC Section 55A- Definition of “appropriate Government” BNS section Explanation to section 5 - Commutation of sentence of death or imprisonment for life
IPC Section 56- Sentence of Europeans and Americans to penal servitude, proviso as to sentence for term exceeding ten years but not for life BNS section — - —
IPC Section 57- Fractions of terms of punishment BNS section 6 - Fractions of terms of punishment
IPC Section 58- Offenders sentenced to transportation how dealt with until transported BNS section 4 - Punishments
IPC Section 59- Transportation instead of imprisonment BNS section 4 - Punishments
IPC Section 60- Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple BNS section 7 - Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple
IPC Section 61- Sentence of forfeiture of property BNS section — - —
IPC Section 62- Forfeiture of property, in respect of offenders punishable with death, transportation or imprisonment BNS section — - —
IPC Section 63- Amount of fine BNS section 8 - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 64- Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine BNS section 8 - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 65- Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable BNS section 8(3) - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 66- Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine BNS section 8(4)/(5) - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 67- Imprisonment for non-payment of fine when offence punishable with fine only BNS section 8(6) - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 68- Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine BNS section 8(6) - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 69- Termination of imprisonment on payment of proportional part of fine BNS section 8(6) - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 70- Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment – Death not to discharge property from liability BNS section 8(7) - Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc.
IPC Section 71- Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences BNS section 9 - Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences
IPC Section 72- Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which BNS section 10 - Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which
IPC Section 73- Solitary confinement BNS section 11 - Solitary confinement
IPC Section 74- Limit of solitary confinement BNS section 12 - Limit of solitary confinement
IPC Section 75- Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction BNS section 13 - Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction
IPC Section 76- Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law BNS section 14 - Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
IPC Section 77- Act of Judge when acting judicially BNS section 15 - Act of Judge when acting judicially
IPC Section 78- Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court BNS section 16 - Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
IPC Section 79- Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law BNS section 17 - Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law
IPC Section 80- Accident in doing a lawful act BNS section 18 - Accident in doing a lawful act
IPC Section 81- Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm BNS section 19 - Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
IPC Section 82- Act of a child under seven years of age BNS section 20 - Act of a child under seven years of age
IPC Section 83- Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding BNS section 21 - Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
IPC Section 84- Act of a person of unsound mind BNS section 22 - Act of a person of mental illness
IPC Section 85- Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will BNS section 23 - Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
IPC Section 86- Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated BNS section 24 - Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
IPC Section 87- Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent BNS section 25 - Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
IPC Section 88- Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit BNS section 26 - Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit
IPC Section 89- Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian BNS section 27 - Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person with mental illness, by or by consent of guardian
IPC Section 90- Consent known to be given under fear or misconception BNS section 28 - Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
IPC Section 91- Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused BNS section 29 - Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused
IPC Section 92- Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent BNS section 30 - Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent
IPC Section 93- Communication made in good faith BNS section 31 - Communication made in good faith
IPC Section 94- Act to which a person is compelled by threats BNS section 32 - Act to which a person compelled by threats
IPC Section 95- Act causing slight harm BNS section 33 - Act causing slight harm
IPC Section 96- Things done in private defence BNS section 34 - Things done in private defence
IPC Section 97- Right of private defence of the body and of property BNS section 35 - Right of private defence of the body and of property
IPC Section 98- Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc BNS section 36 - Right of private defence against the act of a person with mental illness, etc.
IPC Section 99- Act against which there is no right to private defence BNS section 37 - Acts against which there is no right of private defence
IPC Section 100- When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death BNS section 38 - When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death
IPC Section 101- When such right extends to causing any harm other than death BNS section 39 - When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
IPC Section 102- Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body BNS section 40 - Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body
IPC Section 103- When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death BNS section 41 - When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death
IPC Section 104- When such right extends to causing any harm other than death BNS section 42 - When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
IPC Section 105- Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property BNS section 43 - Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property
IPC Section 106- Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person BNS section 44 - Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person
IPC Section 107- Abetment of a thing BNS section 45 - Abetment of a thing
IPC Section 108- Abettor BNS section 46 - Abettor
IPC Section 108A- Abetment in India of offences outside India BNS section 47 - Abetment in India of offences outside India
IPC Section 109- Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment BNS section 49 - Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment
IPC Section 110- Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with a different intention from that of abettor BNS section 50 - Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor
IPC Section 111- Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done BNS section 51 - Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done
IPC Section 112- Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done BNS section 52 - Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done
IPC Section 113- Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor BNS section 53 - Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor
IPC Section 114- Abettor present when offence is committed BNS section 54 - Abettor present when offence is committed
IPC Section 115- Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life BNS section 55 - Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
IPC Section 116- Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment BNS section 56 - Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment
IPC Section 117- Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons BNS section 57 - Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons
IPC Section 118- Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life BNS section 58 - Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
IPC Section 119- Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent BNS section 59 - Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent
IPC Section 120- Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment BNS section 60 - Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
IPC Section 120A- Definition of criminal conspiracy BNS section 61(1) - Criminal conspiracy
IPC Section 120B- Punishment of criminal conspiracy BNS section 61(1) - Criminal conspiracy
IPC Section -  BNS section 62 - Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment
IPC Section 121- Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India BNS section 145 - Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India
IPC Section 121A- Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121 BNS section 146 - Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 145
IPC Section 122- Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India BNS section 147 - Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India
IPC Section 123- Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war BNS section 148 - Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war
IPC Section 124- Assaulting President, Governor, etc, with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power BNS section 149 - Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power
IPC Section 124A- Sedition BNS section 150 - Acts endangering sovereignty unity and integrity of India
IPC Section 125- Waging war against any Asiatic power in alliance with the Government of India BNS section 151 - Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with the Government of India
IPC Section 126- Committing depredation on territories of power at peace with the Government of India BNS section 152 - Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with the Government of India
IPC Section 127- Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126 BNS section 153 - Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154
IPC Section 128- Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape BNS section 154 - Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war to escape
IPC Section 129- Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape BNS section 155 - Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
IPC Section 130- Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner BNS section 156 - Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner
IPC Section 131- Abetting mutiny, attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty BNS section 157 - Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty
IPC Section 132- Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof BNS section 158 - Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
IPC Section 133- Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office BNS section 159 - Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
IPC Section 134- Abetment of such assault, if the assault is committed BNS section 160 - Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed
IPC Section 135- Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman BNS section 161 - Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman
IPC Section 136- Harbouring deserter BNS section 162 - Harbouring deserter
IPC Section 137- Deserter concealed on board, merchant vessel through negligence of master BNS section 163 - Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
IPC Section 138- Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman BNS section 164 - Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
IPC Section 138A- Application of foregoing sections to the Indian Marine Service BNS section — - —
IPC Section 139- Persons subject to certain Acts BNS section 165 - Persons subject to certain Acts
IPC Section 140- Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman BNS section 166 - Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
IPC Section 141- Unlawful assembly BNS section 187 - Unlawful assembly
IPC Section 142- Being member of unlawful assembly BNS section 188 - Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
IPC Section 143- Punishment BNS section 187(3) - Unlawful assembly
IPC Section 144- Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon BNS section 187(4)/ - Unlawful assembly
IPC Section -  BNS section 187(9) - 
IPC Section 145- Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse BNS section 187(3)/ - Unlawful assembly
IPC Section -  BNS section 187(5) - 
IPC Section 146- Rioting BNS section 189 - Rioting
IPC Section 147- Punishment for rioting BNS section 189(2)/ - Rioting
IPC Section -  BNS section 189(3) - 
IPC Section 148- Rioting, armed with deadly weapon BNS section 189 - Rioting
IPC Section 149- Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object BNS section 188 - Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
IPC Section 150- Hiring, or conniving at hiring, of persons to join unlawful assembly BNS section 187(6) - Unlawful assembly
IPC Section 151- Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse BNS section 187(5) - Unlawful assembly
IPC Section 152- Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc. BNS section 193 - Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.
IPC Section 153- Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot – If rioting be committed – If not committed BNS section 190 - Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot- if rioting be committed; if not committed
IPC Section 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 BNS section 194 - Promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony.
IPC Section 153AA- Punishment for knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organising, or holding or taking part in any mass drill or mass training with arms BNS section — - —
IPC Section 153B- Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration BNS section 195 - Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration
IPC Section 154- Owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held BNS section 191 - Liability of owner, occupier etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place
IPC Section 155- Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed BNS section 191(2) - Liability of owner, occupier etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place
IPC Section 156- Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed BNS section 191(3) - Liability of owner, occupier etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place
IPC Section 157- Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly BNS section — - —
IPC Section 158- Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot BNS section — - —
IPC Section 159- Affray BNS section 192 - Affray
IPC Section 160- Punishment for committing affray BNS section 192 - Affray
IPC Section 161 to 165A- Omitted BNS section — - —
IPC Section 166- Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person BNS section 196 - Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person
IPC Section 166A- Public servant disobeying direction under law BNS section 197 - Public servant disobeying direction under law
IPC Section 166B- Punishment for non-treatment of victim BNS section 198 - Punishment for non-treatment of victim
IPC Section 167- Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury BNS section 199 - Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
IPC Section 168- Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade BNS section 200 - Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
IPC Section 169- Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property BNS section 201 - Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
IPC Section 170- Personating a public servant BNS section 202 - Personating a public servant
IPC Section 171- Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent BNS section 203 - Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent
IPC Section 171A- “Candidate”, “electoral right” defined BNS section 167 - Candidate, electoral right defined
IPC Section 171B- Bribery BNS section 168 - Bribery
IPC Section 171C- Under influence at elections BNS section 169 - Undue influence at elections
IPC Section 171D- Personation at elections BNS section 170 - Personation at elections
IPC Section 171E- Punishment for bribery BNS section 171 - Punishment for bribery
IPC Section 171F- Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election BNS section 172 - Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
IPC Section 171G- False statement in connection with an election BNS section 173 - False statement in connection with an election
IPC Section 171H- Illegal payment in connection with an election BNS section 174 - Illegal payments in connection with an election
IPC Section 171-I- Failure to keep election accounts BNS section 175 - Failure to keep election accounts
IPC Section 172- Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding BNS section 204 - Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding
IPC Section 173- Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof BNS section 205 - Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof
IPC Section 174- Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant BNS section 206 - Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant
IPC Section 174A- Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974 BNS section 207 - Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act __ of  2023
IPC Section 175- Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person, legally bound to produce it BNS section 208 - Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it
IPC Section 176- Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it BNS section 209 - Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it
IPC Section 177- Furnishing false information BNS section 210 - Furnishing false information
IPC Section 178- Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it BNS section 211 - Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
IPC Section 179- Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question BNS section 212 - Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
IPC Section 180- Refusing to sign statement BNS section 213 - Refusing to sign statement
IPC Section 181- False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation BNS section 214 - False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
IPC Section 182- False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person BNS section 215 - False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person
IPC Section 183- Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant BNS section 216 - Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
IPC Section 184- Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant BNS section 217 - Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
IPC Section 185- Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant BNS section 218 - Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant
IPC Section 186- Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions BNS section 219 - Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions
IPC Section 187- Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance BNS section 220 - Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
IPC Section 188- Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant BNS section 221 - Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant
IPC Section 189- Threat of injury to public servant BNS section 222 - Threat of injury to public servant
IPC Section 190- Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant BNS section 223 - Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant
IPC Section 191- Giving false evidence BNS section 225 - Giving false evidence
IPC Section 192- Fabricating false evidence BNS section 226 - Fabricating false evidence
IPC Section 193- Punishment for false evidence BNS section 227 - Punishment for false evidence
IPC Section 194- Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence BNS section 228 - Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence
IPC Section 195- Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment BNS section 229 - Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment
IPC Section 195A- Threatening any person to give false evidence BNS section 230 - Threatening any person to give false evidence
IPC Section 196- Using evidence known to be false BNS section 231 - Using evidence known to be false
IPC Section 197- Issuing or signing false certificate BNS section 232 - Issuing or signing false certificate
IPC Section 198- Using as true a certificate known to be false BNS section 233 - Using as true a certificate known to be false
IPC Section 199- False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence BNS section 234 - False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
IPC Section 200- Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false BNS section 235 - Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
IPC Section 201- Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender BNS section 236 - Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender
IPC Section 202- Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform BNS section 237 - Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
IPC Section 203- Giving false information respecting an offence committed BNS section 238 - Giving false information respecting an offence committed
IPC Section 204- Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence BNS section 239 - Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence
IPC Section 205- False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution BNS section 240 - False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
IPC Section 206- Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution BNS section 241 - Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
IPC Section 207- Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution BNS section 242 - Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
IPC Section 208- Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due BNS section 243 - Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due
IPC Section 209- Dishonestly making false claim in Court BNS section 244 - Dishonestly making false claim in Court
IPC Section 210- Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due BNS section 245 - Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
IPC Section 211- False charge of offence made with intent to injure BNS section 246 - False charge of offence made with intent to injure
IPC Section 212- Harbouring offender BNS section 247 - Harbouring offender
IPC Section 213- Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment BNS section 248 - Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment
IPC Section 214- Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender BNS section 249 - Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender
IPC Section 215- Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc. BNS section 250 - Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc.
IPC Section 216- Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered BNS section 251 - Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered
IPC Section 216A- Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits BNS section 252 - Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits
IPC Section 216B- Definition of “harbour” in sections 212, 216 and 216A BNS section — - —
IPC Section 217- Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture BNS section 253 - Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
IPC Section 218- Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture BNS section 254 - Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture
IPC Section 219- Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law BNS section 255 - Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
IPC Section 220- Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law BNS section 256 - Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
IPC Section 221- Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend BNS section 257 - Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend
IPC Section 222- Intentional omission to apprehend on that part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed BNS section 258 - Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed
IPC Section 223- Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant BNS section 259 - Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant
IPC Section 224- Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension BNS section 260 - Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
IPC Section 225- Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person BNS section 261 - Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
IPC Section 225A- Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for BNS section 262 - Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for
IPC Section 225B- Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue, in cases not otherwise provided for BNS section 263 - Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
IPC Section 226- Unlawful return from transportation BNS section — - —
IPC Section 227- Violation of condition of remission of punishment BNS section 264 - Violation of condition of remission of punishment
IPC Section 228- Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding BNS section 265 - Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
IPC Section 228A- Disclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences, etc. BNS section 72 - Disclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences, etc.
IPC Section 229- Personation of a juror or assessor BNS section 266 -  Personation of an assessor
IPC Section 229A- Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court BNS section 267 -  Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in court
IPC Section 230- “Coin” defined BNS section 176 - Counterfeiting coin, government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 231- Counterfeiting coin BNS section 176 - Counterfeiting coin, government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 232- Counterfeiting Indian coin BNS section 176 - Counterfeiting coin, government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 233- Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin BNS section 179 - Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency notes or bank-notes
IPC Section -  BNS section 180 - Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 234- Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin BNS section 179 - Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency notes or bank-notes
IPC Section -  BNS section 180 - Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 235- Possession of instrument, or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin BNS section 179 - Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency notes or bank-notes
IPC Section -  BNS section 180 - Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 236- Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin BNS section — - —
IPC Section 237- Import or export of counterfeit coin BNS section — - —
IPC Section 238- Import or export of counterfeits of Indian coin BNS section — - —
IPC Section 239- Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit BNS section — - —
IPC Section 240- Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit BNS section — - —
IPC Section 241- Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit BNS section — - —
IPC Section 242- Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof BNS section — - —
IPC Section 243- Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof BNS section — - —
IPC Section 244- Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law BNS section 185 - Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law
IPC Section 245- Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint BNS section 186 - Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint
IPC Section 246- Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin BNS section — - —
IPC Section 247- Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin BNS section — - —
IPC Section 248- Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin different description BNS section — - —
IPC Section 249- Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description BNS section — - —
IPC Section 250- Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered BNS section — - —
IPC Section 251- Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered BNS section — - —
IPC Section 252- Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof BNS section — - —
IPC Section 253- Possession of Indian coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof BNS section — - —
IPC Section 254- Delivery of coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be altered BNS section — - —
IPC Section 255- Counterfeiting Government stamp BNS section 176 - Counterfeiting coin, government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 256- Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp BNS section 179 - Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 257- Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp BNS section 179 - Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 258- Sale of counterfeit Government stamp BNS section — - —
IPC Section 259- Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp BNS section 178 - Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 260- Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit BNS section 177 - Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank notes
IPC Section 261- Effacing, writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government BNS section 181 - Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government
IPC Section 262- Using Government stamp known to have been before used BNS section 182 - Using Government stamp known to have been before used
IPC Section 263- Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used BNS section 183 - Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used
IPC Section 263A- Prohibition of fictitious stamps BNS section 184 - Prohibition of fictitious stamps
IPC Section 264- Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing BNS section — - —
IPC Section 265- Fraudulent use of false weight or measure BNS section — - —
IPC Section 266- Being in possession of false weight or measure BNS section — - —
IPC Section 267- Making or selling false weight or measure BNS section — - —
IPC Section 268- Public nuisance BNS section 268 - Public nuisance
IPC Section 269- Negligent Act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life BNS section 269 - Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
IPC Section 270- Malignant Act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life BNS section 270 - Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
IPC Section 271- Disobedience to quarantine rule BNS section 271 - Disobedience to quarantine rule
IPC Section 272- Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale BNS section 272 - Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
IPC Section 273- Sale of noxious food or drink BNS section 273 - Sale of noxious food or drink
IPC Section 274- Adulteration of drugs BNS section 274 - Adulteration of drugs
IPC Section 275- Sale of adulterated drugs BNS section 275 - Sale of adulterated drugs
IPC Section 276- Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation BNS section 276 - Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
IPC Section 277- Fouling water of public spring or reservoir BNS section 277 - Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
IPC Section 278- Making atmosphere noxious to health BNS section 278 - Making atmosphere noxious to health
IPC Section 279- Rash driving or riding on a public way BNS section 279 - Rash driving or riding on a public way
IPC Section 280- Rash navigation of vessel BNS section 280 - Rash navigation of vessel
IPC Section 281- Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy BNS section 281 - Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy
IPC Section 282- Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel BNS section 282 - Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel
IPC Section 283- Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation BNS section 283 - Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation
IPC Section 284- Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance BNS section 284 - Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance
IPC Section 285- Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter BNS section 285 - Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter
IPC Section 286- Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance BNS section 286 - Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance
IPC Section 287- Negligent conduct with respect to machinery BNS section 287 - Negligent conduct with respect to machinery
IPC Section 288- Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings BNS section 288 - Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings etc.
IPC Section 289- Negligent conduct with respect to animal BNS section 289 - Negligent conduct with respect to animal
IPC Section 290- Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for BNS section 290 - Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
IPC Section 291- Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue BNS section 291 - Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
IPC Section 292- Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc. BNS section 292 - Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.
IPC Section 293- Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person BNS section 293 - Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child
IPC Section 294- Obscene Acts and songs BNS section 294 - Obscene acts and songs
IPC Section 294A- Keeping lottery office BNS section 295 - Keeping lottery office
IPC Section 295- Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class BNS section 296 - Injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class
IPC Section 295A- Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs BNS section 297 - Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs
IPC Section 296- Disturbing religious assembly BNS section 298 - Disturbing religious assembly
IPC Section 297- Trespassing on burial places, etc. BNS section 299 - Trespassing on burial places, etc.
IPC Section 298- Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound the religious feelings of any person BNS section 300 - Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings
IPC Section 299- Culpable homicide BNS section 98 - Culpable homicide
IPC Section 300- Murder BNS section 99 - Murder
IPC Section 301- Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended BNS section 100 - Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended
IPC Section 302- Punishment for murder BNS section 101 - Punishment for murder
IPC Section 303- Punishment for murder by life-convict BNS section 102 - Punishment for murder by life-convict
IPC Section 304- Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder BNS section 103 - Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder
IPC Section 304A- Causing death by negligence BNS section 104 - Causing death by negligence
IPC Section 304B- Dowry death BNS section 79 - Dowry death
IPC Section 305- Abetment of suicide of child or insane person BNS section 105 - Abetment of suicide of child or person with mental illness
IPC Section 306- Abetment of suicide BNS section 106 - Abetment of suicide
IPC Section 307- Attempt to murder BNS section 107 - Attempt to murder
IPC Section 308- Attempt to commit culpable homicide BNS section 108 - Attempt to commit culpable homicide
IPC Section 309- Attempt to commit suicide BNS section 224 - Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restraint exercise of lawful power
IPC Section 310- Thug BNS section — - —
IPC Section 311- Punishment BNS section — - —
IPC Section 312- Causing miscarriage BNS section 86 - Causing miscarriage
IPC Section 313- Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent BNS section 87 - Causing miscarriage without woman’s consent
IPC Section 314- Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage BNS section 88 - Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
IPC Section 315- Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth BNS section 89 - Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth
IPC Section 316- Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide BNS section 90 - Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide
IPC Section 317- Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it BNS section 91 - Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it
IPC Section 318- Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body BNS section 92 - Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
IPC Section 319- Hurt BNS section 112 - Hurt
IPC Section 320- Grievous hurt BNS section 114 - Grievous hurt
IPC Section 321- Voluntarily causing hurt BNS section 113 - Voluntarily causing hurt
IPC Section 322- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt BNS section 115 - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
IPC Section 323- Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt BNS section 113(2) - Voluntarily causing hurt
IPC Section 324- Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means BNS section 116 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 325- Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt BNS section 115(2) - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
IPC Section 326- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means BNS section 116 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
IPC Section 326A- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc. BNS section 122 - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.
IPC Section 326B- Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid BNS section 122(2) - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.
IPC Section 327- Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act BNS section 117 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal to an act
IPC Section 328- Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence BNS section 121 - Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence
IPC Section 329- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act BNS section 118 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
IPC Section 330- Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property BNS section 118 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
IPC Section 331- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property BNS section 118 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
IPC Section 332- Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty BNS section 119 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
IPC Section 333- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty BNS section 119 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
IPC Section 334- Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation BNS section 120 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation
IPC Section 335- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation BNS section 120 - Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation
IPC Section 336- Act endangering life or personal safety of others BNS section 123 - Act endangering life or personal safety of others
IPC Section 337- Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others BNS section 123 - Act endangering life or personal safety of others
IPC Section 338- Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others BNS section — - —
IPC Section 339- Wrongful restraint BNS section 124 - Wrongful restraint
IPC Section 340- Wrongful confinement BNS section 125 - Wrongful confinement
IPC Section 341- Punishment for wrongful restraint BNS section — - —
IPC Section 342- Punishment for wrongful confinement BNS section — - —
IPC Section 343- Wrongful confinement for three or more days BNS section — - —
IPC Section 344- Wrongful confinement for ten or more days BNS section — - —
IPC Section 345- Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued BNS section — - —
IPC Section 346- Wrongful confinement in secret BNS section — - —
IPC Section 347- Wrongful confinement to extort property or constrain to illegal act BNS section — - —
IPC Section 348- Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property BNS section — - —
IPC Section 349- Force BNS section 126 - Force
IPC Section 350- Criminal force BNS section 127 - Criminal force
IPC Section 351- Assault BNS section 128 - Assault
IPC Section 352- Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation BNS section 129 - Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation
IPC Section 353- Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty BNS section 130 - Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
IPC Section 354- Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty BNS section 73 - Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
IPC Section 354A- Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment BNS section 74 - Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment
IPC Section 354B- Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe BNS section 75 - Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe
IPC Section 354C- Voyeurism BNS section 76 - Voyeurism
IPC Section 354D- Stalking BNS section 77 - Stalking
IPC Section 355- Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation BNS section 131 - Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonor person, otherwise than on grave provocation
IPC Section 356- Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person BNS section 132 - Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
IPC Section 357- Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person BNS section 133 - Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person
IPC Section 358- Assault or criminal force on grave provocation BNS section 134 - Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
IPC Section 359- Kidnapping BNS section 135 - Kidnapping
IPC Section 360- Kidnapping from India BNS section — - —
IPC Section 361- Kidnapping from lawful guardianship BNS section — - —
IPC Section 362- Abduction BNS section 136 - Abduction
IPC Section 363- Punishment for kidnapping BNS section — - —
IPC Section 363A- Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging BNS section 137 - Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging
IPC Section 364- Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder BNS section 138 - Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom etc.
IPC Section 364A- Kidnapping for ransom, etc. BNS section 138 - Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom etc.
IPC Section 365- Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person BNS section — - —
IPC Section 366- Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc. BNS section 85 - Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc.
IPC Section 366A- Procuration of minor girl BNS section — - —
IPC Section 366B- Importation of girl from foreign country BNS section 139 - Importation of girl or boy from foreign country
IPC Section 367- Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. BNS section 139 - Importation of girl or boy from foreign country
IPC Section 368- Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person BNS section 140 - Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person
IPC Section 369- Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person BNS section — - —
IPC Section 370- Trafficking of person BNS section 141 - Trafficking of person
IPC Section 370A- Exploitation of a trafficked person BNS section 142 - Exploitation of a trafficked person
IPC Section 371- Habitual dealing in slaves BNS section 143 - Habitual dealing in slaves
IPC Section 372- Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. BNS section 96 - Selling child for purposes of prostitution, etc.
IPC Section 373- Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc. BNS section 97 - Buying child for purposes of prostitution, etc.
IPC Section 374- Unlawful compulsory labour BNS section 144 - Unlawful compulsory labour
IPC Section 375- Rape BNS section 63 - Rape
IPC Section 376- Punishment for rape BNS section 64 - Punishment for rape
IPC Section 376A- Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim BNS section 66 - Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim
IPC Section 376AB- Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age BNS section 65 - Punishment for rape in certain cases
IPC Section 376B- Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation BNS section 67 - Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation or by a person in authority
IPC Section 376C- Sexual intercourse by a person in authority BNS section 68 - Sexual intercourse by a person in authority
IPC Section 376D- Gang rape BNS section 70 - Gang rape
IPC Section 376DA- Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age BNS section 70 - Gang rape
IPC Section 376DB- Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age BNS section 70 - Gang rape
IPC Section 376E- Punishment for repeat offenders BNS section 71 - Punishment for repeat offenders
IPC Section 377- Unnatural offences BNS section — - —
IPC Section 378- Theft BNS section 301 - Theft
IPC Section 379- Punishment for theft BNS section — - —
IPC Section 380- Theft in dwelling house, etc. BNS section 303 - Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc.
IPC Section 381- Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master BNS section 304 - Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master
IPC Section 382- Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft BNS section 305 - Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of theft
IPC Section 383- Extortion BNS section 306 - Extortion
IPC Section 384- Punishment for extortion BNS section — - —
IPC Section 385- Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion BNS section — - —
IPC Section 386- Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt BNS section — - —
IPC Section 387- Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion BNS section — - —
IPC Section 388- Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc. BNS section — - —
IPC Section 389- Putting person in fear of accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion BNS section — - —
IPC Section 390- Robbery BNS section 307 - Robbery
IPC Section 391- Dacoity BNS section 308 - Dacoity
IPC Section 392- Punishment for robbery BNS section 307 - Robbery
IPC Section 393- Attempt to commit robbery BNS section 307 - Robbery
IPC Section 394- Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery BNS section 307 - Robbery
IPC Section 395- Punishment for dacoity BNS section 308 - Dacoity
IPC Section 396- Dacoity with murder BNS section — - —
IPC Section 397- Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt BNS section 309 - Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
IPC Section 398- Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon BNS section 310 - Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon
IPC Section 399- Making preparation to commit dacoity BNS section 308 - Dacoity
IPC Section 400- Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits BNS section 311 - Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, dacoits, etc.
IPC Section 401- Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves BNS section 311 - Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, dacoits, etc.
IPC Section 402- Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity BNS section 308 - Dacoity
IPC Section 403- Dishonest misappropriation of property BNS section 312 - Dishonest misappropriation of property
IPC Section 404- Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death BNS section 313 - Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
IPC Section 405- Criminal breach of trust BNS section 314 - Criminal breach of trust
IPC Section 406- Punishment for criminal breach of trust BNS section — - —
IPC Section 407- Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etc. BNS section — - —
IPC Section 408- Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant BNS section — - —
IPC Section 409- Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent BNS section — - —
IPC Section 410- Stolen property BNS section 315 - Stolen property
IPC Section 411- Dishonestly receiving stolen property BNS section — - —
IPC Section 412- Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity BNS section — - —
IPC Section 413- Habitually dealing in stolen property BNS section — - —
IPC Section 414- Assisting in concealment of stolen property BNS section — - —
IPC Section 415- Cheating BNS section 316 - Cheating
IPC Section 416- Cheating by personation BNS section 317 - Cheating by personation
IPC Section 417- Punishment for cheating BNS section — - —
IPC Section 418- Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect BNS section — - —
IPC Section 419- Punishment for cheating by personation BNS section — - —
IPC Section 420- Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property BNS section — - —
IPC Section 421- Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors BNS section 318 - Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors
IPC Section 422- Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors BNS section 319 - Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
IPC Section 423- Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration BNS section 320 - Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration
IPC Section 424- Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property BNS section 321 - Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property
IPC Section 425- Mischief BNS section 322 - Mischief
IPC Section 426- Punishment for mischief BNS section — - —
IPC Section 427- Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees BNS section — - —
IPC Section 428- Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees BNS section 323 - Mischief by killing or maiming animal
IPC Section 429- Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees BNS section 323 - Mischief by killing or maiming animal
IPC Section 430- Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting water BNS section 323 - Mischief by killing or maiming animal
IPC Section -  BNS section 324 - Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc.
IPC Section -  BNS section 325 - Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden
IPC Section 431- Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel BNS section 323 - Mischief by killing or maiming animal
IPC Section -  BNS section 324 - Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc.
IPC Section -  BNS section 325 - Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden
IPC Section 432- Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage BNS section 323 - Mischief by killing or maiming animal
IPC Section -  BNS section 324 - Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc.
IPC Section -  BNS section 325 - Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden
IPC Section 433- Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-mark BNS section — - —
IPC Section 434- Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority BNS section — - —
IPC Section 435- Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupees BNS section — - —
IPC Section 436- Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc. BNS section — - —
IPC Section 437- Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden BNS section — - —
IPC Section 438- Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance BNS section — - —
IPC Section 439- Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc. BNS section 326 - Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc.
IPC Section 440- Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt BNS section — - —
IPC Section 441- Criminal trespass BNS section 327 - Criminal trespass and house-trespass
IPC Section 442- House-trespass BNS section 328 - House-trespass and house-breaking
IPC Section 443- Lurking house-trespass BNS section — - —
IPC Section 444- Lurking house-trespass by night BNS section — - —
IPC Section 445- House-breaking BNS section 328 - House-trespass and house-breaking
IPC Section 446- House-breaking by night BNS section — - —
IPC Section 447- Punishment for criminal trespass BNS section — - —
IPC Section 448- Punishment for house-trespass BNS section 329 - Punishment for house-trespass or house breaking
IPC Section 449- House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death BNS section 330 - House-trespass in order to commit offence
IPC Section 450- House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life BNS section 330 - House-trespass in order to commit offence
IPC Section 451- House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment BNS section 330 - House-trespass in order to commit offence
IPC Section 452- House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint BNS section 331 - House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
IPC Section 453- Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking BNS section — - —
IPC Section 454- Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment BNS section — - —
IPC Section 455- Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint BNS section — - —
IPC Section 456- Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night BNS section — - —
IPC Section 457- Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment BNS section — - —
IPC Section 458- Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint BNS section — - —
IPC Section 459- Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking BNS section — - —
IPC Section 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 BNS section — - —
IPC Section 461- Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property BNS section 332 - Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property
IPC Section 462- Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody BNS section — - —
IPC Section 463- Forgery BNS section 334 - Forgery
IPC Section 464- Making a false document BNS section 333 - Making a false document
IPC Section 465- Punishment for forgery BNS section — - —
IPC Section 466- Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc. BNS section 335 - Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc.
IPC Section 467- Forgery of valuable security will, etc. BNS section 336 - Forgery of valuable security, will, etc.
IPC Section 468- Forgery for purpose of cheating BNS section — - —
IPC Section 469- Forgery for purpose of harming reputation BNS section — - —
IPC Section 470- Forged document or electronic record BNS section 338 - Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine
IPC Section 471- Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record BNS section — - —
IPC Section 472- Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery, punishable under section 467 BNS section — - —
IPC Section 473- Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise BNS section 339 - Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 336
IPC Section 474- Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine BNS section 337 - Having possession of document described in section 335 or 336, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine
IPC Section 475- Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material BNS section 340 - Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 336, or possessing counterfeit marked material
IPC Section 476- Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing cunterfeit marked material BNS section — - —
IPC Section 477- Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security BNS section 341 - Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security
IPC Section 477A- Falsification of accounts BNS section 342 - Falsification of accounts
IPC Section 478- Trade marks BNS section — - —
IPC Section 479- Property mark BNS section 343 - Property mark
IPC Section 480- Using a false trade mark BNS section — - —
IPC Section 481- Using a false property mark BNS section — - —
IPC Section 482- Punishment for using a false property mark BNS section — - —
IPC Section 483- Counterfeiting a property mark used by another BNS section 345 - Counterfeiting a property mark
IPC Section 484- Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant BNS section — - —
IPC Section 485- Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark BNS section 346 - Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark
IPC Section 486- Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark BNS section 347 - Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark
IPC Section 487- Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods BNS section 348 - Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods
IPC Section 488- Punishment for making use of any such false mark BNS section 348 - Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods
IPC Section 489- Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury BNS section 344 - Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
IPC Section 489A- Counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes BNS section 176 - Counterfeiting coin, government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 489B- Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes BNS section 177 - Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank notes
IPC Section 489C- Possession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes BNS section 178 - Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 489D- Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes BNS section 179 - Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 489E- Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes BNS section 180 - Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes
IPC Section 490- Breach of contract of service during voyage of journey BNS section — - —
IPC Section 491- Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person BNS section 355 - Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person
IPC Section 492- Breach of contract to serve at distant place to which servant is conveyed at master’s expense BNS section — - —
IPC Section 493- Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage BNS section 80 - Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage
IPC Section 494- Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife BNS section 81 - Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife
IPC Section 495- Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted BNS section — - —
IPC Section 496- Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage BNS section 82 - Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage
IPC Section 497- Adultery BNS section — - —
IPC Section 498- Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman BNS section 83 - Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman
IPC Section 498A- Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty BNS section 84 - Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty
IPC Section 499- Defamation BNS section 354 - Defamation
IPC Section 500- Punishment for defamation BNS section 354 - Defamation
IPC Section 501- Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory BNS section 354(3) - Defamation
IPC Section 502- Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter BNS section 354(4) - Defamation
IPC Section 503- Criminal intimidation BNS section 349 - Criminal intimidation
IPC Section 504- Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace BNS section 350 - Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace
IPC Section 505- Statements conducing to public mischief BNS section 351 - Statements conducing to public mischief
IPC Section 506- Punishment for criminal intimidation BNS section 349 - Criminal intimidation
IPC Section 507- Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication BNS section 349(4) - Criminal intimidation
IPC Section 508- Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure BNS section 352 - Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure
IPC Section 509- Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman BNS section 78 - Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
IPC Section 510- Misconduct in public by a drunken person BNS section 353 - Misconduct in public by a drunken person
IPC Section 511- Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment BNS section 62 - Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment
 
 


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Frequently Asked Questions


What are the key differences between IPC sections and BNS clauses in terms of their application in criminal law?

IPC sections are statutory provisions under the Indian Penal Code that define offenses and prescribe punishments, applicable universally across India. BNS clauses, however, are specific to the British Nationality Act, focusing on citizenship and nationality issues, not directly related to criminal law.


How do the objectives of the IPC sections differ from those of the BNS clauses when applied in criminal cases?

IPC sections define specific offenses and prescribe punishments, focusing on maintaining law and order. BNS clauses, however, are guidelines for procedural conduct and standards, ensuring fair trial and justice. While IPC addresses substantive law, BNS deals with procedural aspects in criminal cases.


How do the procedural requirements for enforcement differ between IPC sections and BNS clauses in criminal law cases?

Procedural requirements for enforcing IPC sections involve formal charges, evidence collection, and court trials, while BNS clauses may require specific contractual or regulatory compliance checks, often involving arbitration or mediation before court proceedings, depending on the nature of the breach.


In what ways do the penalties prescribed under IPC sections differ from those under BNS clauses for similar criminal offenses?

Penalties under IPC sections are determined by Indian law, focusing on imprisonment, fines, or both, based on the severity of the crime. BNS clauses, specific to the Bangladesh legal system, may prescribe different penalties, reflecting local legal standards and societal norms, potentially varying in severity and type.


What are the historical contexts that led to the development of IPC sections and BNS clauses, and how do these contexts influence their current application in criminal law?

The IPC sections, established in 1860, were influenced by British colonial rule in India, aiming to standardize legal codes. BNS clauses evolved to address specific societal needs. These historical contexts ensure that current applications balance colonial legacies with modern legal and societal norms.


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