On 1 July 2024 the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Offences alleged to have been committed before that date continue under the old codes, so both sets of section numbers remain in daily use in the courts.
Find the Equivalent Provision
Choose whether you are converting a substantive offence (IPC → BNS) or a procedural provision (CrPC → BNSS), type the old section number, and press Convert.
Frequently Searched Offences
| Offence | IPC, 1860 | BNS, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Murder | Section 302 | Section 103 |
| Culpable homicide not amounting to murder | Section 304 | Section 105 |
| Causing death by negligence | Section 304A | Section 106 |
| Dowry death | Section 304B | Section 80 |
| Abetment of suicide | Section 306 | Section 108 |
| Attempt to murder | Section 307 | Section 109 |
| Voluntarily causing hurt | Section 323 | Section 115 |
| Grievous hurt by dangerous weapons | Section 326 | Section 118 |
| Acid attack | Section 326A | Section 124 |
| Assault to outrage the modesty of a woman | Section 354 | Section 74 |
| Sexual harassment | Section 354A | Section 75 |
| Voyeurism | Section 354C | Section 77 |
| Stalking | Section 354D | Section 78 |
| Rape — definition | Section 375 | Section 63 |
| Punishment for rape | Section 376 | Section 64 |
| Gang rape | Section 376D | Section 70 |
| Theft | Section 379 | Section 303(2) |
| Extortion | Section 384 | Section 308(2) |
| Robbery | Section 392 | Section 309(4) |
| Dacoity | Section 395 | Section 310(2) |
| Criminal breach of trust | Section 406 | Section 316(2) |
| Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property | Section 420 | Section 318(4) |
| Mischief | Section 425 | Section 324 |
| Criminal trespass | Section 441 | Section 329 |
| Forgery | Section 463 | Section 336 |
| Forgery for the purpose of cheating | Section 468 | Section 336(3) |
| Bigamy | Section 494 | Section 82 |
| Cruelty by husband or his relatives | Section 498A | Section 85 |
| Defamation | Sections 499–500 | Section 356 |
| Criminal intimidation | Sections 503, 506 | Section 351 |
| Insulting the modesty of a woman | Section 509 | Section 79 |
| Attempt to commit an offence | Section 511 | Section 62 |
| Criminal conspiracy | Sections 120A–120B | Section 61 |
| Common intention | Section 34 | Section 3(5) |
| Abetment | Section 107 | Section 45 |
| Rioting | Section 147 | Section 191(2) |
| Promoting enmity between groups | Section 153A | Section 196 |
| Rash driving on a public way | Section 279 | Section 281 |
Procedural Provisions — CrPC to BNSS
The provisions most often cited in day-to-day practice before the Delhi courts have been renumbered as follows:
| Provision | CrPC, 1973 | BNSS, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of an FIR | Section 154 | Section 173 |
| Magistrate's direction to investigate | Section 156(3) | Section 175(3) |
| Notice of appearance to an accused | Section 41A | Section 35 |
| Statements to the police | Section 161 | Section 180 |
| Recording of confessions and statements | Section 164 | Section 183 |
| Detention and default bail | Section 167 | Section 187 |
| Police report (chargesheet) | Section 173 | Section 193 |
| Examination of the complainant | Section 200 | Section 223 |
| Maintenance of wife, children and parents | Section 125 | Section 144 |
| Bail in a bailable offence | Section 436 | Section 478 |
| Bail in a non-bailable offence | Section 437 | Section 480 |
| Anticipatory bail | Section 438 | Section 482 |
| Special powers of the Sessions and High Court as to bail | Section 439 | Section 483 |
| Examination of the accused | Section 313 | Section 351 |
| Compensation to victims | Section 357 | Section 395 |
| Suspension of sentence pending appeal | Section 389 | Section 430 |
| Revision — High Court's powers | Section 401 | Section 442 |
| Inherent powers of the High Court (quashing) | Section 482 | Section 528 |
| Orders in urgent cases of apprehended danger | Section 144 | Section 163 |
What Is Genuinely New in the BNS
- Organised crime — Section 111 BNS introduces a general offence of organised crime, previously covered only by State legislation such as MCOCA.
- Petty organised crime — Section 112 BNS covers theft by gangs, snatching rings and similar organised petty offences.
- Terrorist act — Section 113 BNS brings a terrorism offence into the general criminal code alongside the UAPA.
- Snatching — Section 304 BNS creates a distinct offence, earlier prosecuted as theft or robbery.
- Mob lynching — murder by a group on specified grounds is dealt with under Section 103(2) BNS.
- Community service — recognised for the first time as a form of punishment for certain minor offences.
Where to Verify the Text
The authoritative text of all three new codes is published by the Ministry of Home Affairs and is available on the India Code portal maintained by the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice. Practitioners should always check the bare Act before relying on any summary, including this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the BNS apply to a case registered before 1 July 2024?
No. An offence alleged to have been committed before 1 July 2024 continues to be governed by the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and the trial proceeds under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The new codes apply to offences alleged to have been committed on or after that date, which is why both sets of provisions are in daily use.
Is every IPC section matched exactly by one BNS section?
No. The BNS reorganised the code — it has 358 sections against the IPC's 511 — merging some provisions, splitting others into sub-sections, and dropping a few entirely. This converter gives the closest corresponding provision; the sub-section and punishment should be checked against the bare Act.
Which IPC offences have no equivalent in the BNS?
Adultery under the former Section 497 IPC, which had already been struck down in 2018, does not appear in the BNS. Section 377 IPC, concerning unnatural offences, likewise has no direct counterpart. Sedition under Section 124A IPC has been replaced by Section 152 BNS, which is differently framed.
Can this converter be relied upon in court?
It is a quick reference for locating a provision, not an authority. Any section relied upon in a pleading or argument should be verified against the bare Act as published by the Legislative Department, and applied to the facts of the particular matter.