IPC to BNS, CrPC to BNSS and Evidence Act to BSA converter
Find the new section for an old one. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act from 1 July 2024.
Starter correspondence table, pending advocate verification. Always check the section against the official text of the new Act before citing it.
Indian Penal Code → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
| IPC | BNS | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | 3(5) | Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention |
| 120B | 61(2) | Punishment of criminal conspiracy |
| 147 | 191(2) | Rioting |
| 148 | 191(3) | Rioting, armed with deadly weapon |
| 149 | 190 | Unlawful assembly: common object |
| 279 | 281 | Rash driving on a public way |
| 302 | 103(1) | Punishment for murder |
| 304A | 106(1) | Causing death by negligence |
| 304B | 80 | Dowry death |
| 307 | 109 | Attempt to murder |
| 323 | 115(2) | Voluntarily causing hurt |
| 324 | 118(1) | Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons |
| 341 | 126(2) | Wrongful restraint |
| 342 | 127(2) | Wrongful confinement |
| 354 | 74 | Assault on woman with intent to outrage modesty |
| 363 | 137(2) | Kidnapping |
| 376 | 64 | Punishment for rape |
| 379 | 303(2) | Theft |
| 406 | 316(2) | Criminal breach of trust |
| 420 | 318(4) | Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property |
| 447 | 329(3) | Criminal trespass |
| 467 | 338 | Forgery of valuable security, will, etc. |
| 468 | 336(3) | Forgery for purpose of cheating |
| 471 | 340(2) | Using as genuine a forged document |
| 498A | 85 | Cruelty by husband or relatives |
| 499 | 356(1) | Defamation |
| 506 | 351(2) | Criminal intimidation |
| 509 | 79 | Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman |
Code of Criminal Procedure → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
| CrPC | BNSS | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 41A | 35(3) | Notice of appearance before police officer |
| 125 | 144 | Maintenance of wives, children and parents |
| 154 | 173 | Information in cognizable cases (FIR) |
| 156(3) | 175(3) | Magistrate's power to order investigation |
| 161 | 180 | Examination of witnesses by police |
| 164 | 183 | Recording of confessions and statements |
| 167 | 187 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours |
| 173 | 193 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation |
| 200 | 223 | Examination of complainant |
| 313 | 351 | Power to examine the accused |
| 389 | 430 | Suspension of sentence pending appeal |
| 397 | 438 | Calling for records to exercise powers of revision |
| 437 | 480 | Bail in non-bailable offences |
| 438 | 482 | Anticipatory bail |
| 439 | 483 | Special powers of High Court or Sessions Court regarding bail |
| 482 | 528 | Saving of inherent powers of High Court |
Indian Evidence Act → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
| Evidence Act | BSA | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | Definitions |
| 25 | 23(1) | Confession to police officer not to be proved |
| 27 | 23(2) proviso | Information leading to discovery |
| 32 | 26 | Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses |
| 45 | 39 | Opinions of experts |
| 65B | 63 | Admissibility of electronic records |
| 106 | 109 | Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge |
| 113B | 118 | Presumption as to dowry death |
Frequently asked questions
When did BNS, BNSS and BSA come into force?
On 1 July 2024, replacing the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act.
Which law applies to an offence committed before 1 July 2024?
The IPC continues to govern offences committed before the BNS came into force, under the repeal and savings provision in section 358 of the BNS. Proceedings pending on that date generally continue under the CrPC, under section 531 of the BNSS.
What is IPC 302 in BNS?
Murder is punishable under section 103(1) of the BNS.
What is IPC 420 in BNS?
Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property is section 318(4) of the BNS.
What is CrPC 438 in BNSS?
Anticipatory bail is section 482 of the BNSS.
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