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Table updated 10 September 2026

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Indian Penal Code, 1860 to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, section by section
IPCSubjectBNS
1Title and extent of operation of the CodeChanged1(1)Changed
2Punishment of offences committed within IndiaChanged1(3)Changed
3Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, IndiaChanged1(4)Changed
4Extension of Code to extra-territorial offencesChanged1(5)Changed
5Certain laws not to be affected by this ActDrafting change only1(6)Drafting change only
6Definitions in the Code to be understood subject to exceptionsChanged3(1)Changed
7Sense of expression once explainedChanged3(2)Changed
8GenderChanged2(10)Changed
9NumberNo change2(22)No change
10“Man”. “Woman”Changed2(19), 2(35)Changed
11“Person”No change2(26)No change
12“Public”No change2(27)No change
14“Servant of Government”Not listedNoneNot listed
17“Government”Changed2(12)Changed
18“India”Not carried overNoneNot carried over
19“Judge”Changed2(16)Changed
20“Court of Justice”Changed2(5)Changed
21“Public servant”Changed2(28)Changed
22“Movable property”Changed2(21)Changed
23“Wrongful gain”Changed2(36), 2(37), 2(38)Changed
24“Dishonestly”Changed2(7)Changed
25“Fraudulently”Drafting change only2(9)Drafting change only
26“Reason to believe”No change2(29)No change
27“Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant”Changed3(3)Changed
28“Counterfeit”No change2(4)No change
29“Document”Changed2(8)Changed
30“Valuable security”Changed2(31)Changed
31“A will”Changed2(34)Changed
32Words referring to acts include illegal omissionsChanged3(4)Changed
33“Act”. “Omission”Changed2(1), 2(25)Changed
34Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intentionChanged3(5)Changed
35When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intentionChanged3(6)Changed
36Effect caused partly by act and partly by omissionChanged3(7)Changed
37Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offenceChanged3(8)Changed
38Persons concerned in criminal act may be guilty of different offencesChanged3(9)Changed
39“Voluntarily”No change2(33)No change
40“Offence”Changed2(24)Changed
41“Special law”Changed2(30)Changed
42“Local law”No change2(18)No change
43“Illegal”. “Legally bound to do”No change2(15)No change
44“Injury”Changed2(14)Changed
45“Life”Changed2(17)Changed
46“Death”No change2(6)No change
47“Animal”No change2(2)No change
48“Vessel”Changed2(32)Changed
49“Year”. “Month”Changed2(20)Changed
50“Section”Not carried overNoneNot carried over
51“Oath”Changed2(23)Changed
52“Good faith”No change2(11)No change
53PunishmentsChanged4Changed
54Commutation of sentence of deathChanged5Changed
55Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for lifeChanged5Changed
57Fractions of terms of punishmentChanged6Changed
60Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simpleNo change7No change
63Amount of fineChanged8(1)Changed
64Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fineChanged8(2)Changed
65Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardableChanged8(3)Changed
66Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fineChanged8(4)Changed
67Imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when offence punishable with fine onlyChanged8(5)Changed
68Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fineChanged8(6)Changed
69Termination of imprisonment on payment of proportional part of fineChanged8(6)Changed
70Fine leviable within six years, of during imprisonment. Death not to discharge property from liabilityChanged8(7)Changed
71Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offencesNo change9No change
72Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of whichNo change10No change
73Solitary confinementChanged11Changed
74Limit of solitary confinementNo change12No change
75Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous convictionChanged13Changed
76Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by lawNo change14No change
77Act of Judge when acting judiciallyNo change15No change
78Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of CourtChanged16Changed
79Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by lawNo change17No change
80Accident in doing a lawful actNo change18No change
81Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harmChanged19Changed
82Act of a child under seven years of ageNo change20No change
83Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understandingNo change21No change
84Act of a person of unsound mindNo change22No change
85Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his willNo change23No change
86Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicatedNo change24No change
87Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consentNo change25No change
88Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefitNo change26No change
89Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardianChanged27Changed
90Consent known to be given under fear or misconceptionNo change28No change
91Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm causeNo change29No change
92Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consentNo change30No change
93Communication made in good faithNo change31No change
94Act to which a person is compelled by threatsNo change32No change
95Act causing slight harmNo change33No change
96Things done in private defenceNo change34No change
97Right of private defence of the body and of propertyChanged35Changed
98Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etcChanged36Changed
99Acts against which there is no right of private defenceChanged37Changed
100When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing deathChanged38Changed
101When such right extends to causing any harm other than deathNo change39No change
102Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the bodyNo change40No change
103When the right of private defence of property extends to causing deathChanged41Changed
104When such right extends to causing any harm other than deathNo change42No change
105Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of propertyChanged43Changed
106Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent personNo change44No change
107Abetment of a thingChanged45Changed
108AbettorChanged46Changed
109Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishmentNo change49No change
110Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettorNo change50No change
111Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act doneNo change51No change
112Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act doneChanged52Changed
113Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettorNo change53No change
114Abettor present when offence is committedNo change54No change
115Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for lifeNo change55No change
116Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonmentChanged56Changed
117Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten personsChanged57Changed
118Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for lifeChanged58Changed
119Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to preventNo change59No change
120Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonmentNo change60No change
121Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of IndiaNo change147No change
122Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of IndiaNo change149No change
123Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage warNo change150No change
124Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful powerNo change151No change
125Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of IndiaChanged153Changed
126Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of IndiaChanged154Changed
127Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126No change155No change
128Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war to escapeNo change156No change
129Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escapeNo change157No change
130Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisonerNo change158No change
131Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his dutyNo change159No change
132Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereofChanged160Changed
133Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his officeNo change161No change
134Abetment of such assault, if the assault committedNo change162No change
135Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airmanNo change163No change
136Harbouring deserterChanged164Changed
137Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of masterChanged165Changed
138Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airmanChanged166Changed
139Persons subject to certain ActsNo change167No change
140Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airmanChanged168Changed
141Unlawful assemblyChanged189(1)Changed
142Being member of unlawful assemblyDrafting change only189(2)Drafting change only
143PunishmentNot summarised189(2)Not summarised
144Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weaponDrafting change only189(4)Drafting change only
145Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperseDrafting change only189(3)Drafting change only
146RiotingChanged191(1)Changed
147Punishment for riotingChanged191(2)Changed
148Rioting, armed with deadly weaponChanged191(3)Changed
149Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common objectNo change190No change
150Hiring, or conniving at hiring, of persons to join unlawful assemblyDrafting change only189(6)Drafting change only
151Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperseDrafting change only189(5)Drafting change only
152Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etcChanged195(1), 195(2)Changed
153Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riotNo change192No change
154Owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is heldChanged193(1)Changed
155Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committedDrafting change only193(2)Drafting change only
156Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committedDrafting change only193(3)Drafting change only
157Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assemblyDrafting change only189(7)Drafting change only
158Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riotChanged189(8)/(9)Changed
159AffrayChanged194(1)Changed
160Punishment for committing affrayChanged194(2)Changed
166Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any personNo change198No change
167Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injuryNo change201No change
168Public servant unlawfully engaging in tradeChanged202Changed
169Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for propertyNo change203No change
170Personating a public servantChanged204Changed
171Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intentChanged205Changed
172Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceedingChanged206Changed
173Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereofChanged207Changed
174Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servantChanged208Changed
175Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce itChanged210Changed
176Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give itChanged211Changed
177Furnishing false informationChanged212Changed
178Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make itChanged213Changed
179Refusing to answer public servant authorised to questionChanged214Changed
180Refusing to sign statementChanged215Changed
181False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmationNo change216No change
182False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another personChanged217Changed
183Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servantChanged218Changed
184Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servantChanged219Changed
185Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servantNo change220No change
186Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functionsChanged221Changed
187Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistanceChanged222Changed
188Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servantChanged223Changed
189Threat of injury to public servantNo change224No change
190Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servantNo change225No change
191Giving false evidenceNo change227No change
192Fabricating false evidenceNo change228No change
193Punishment for false evidenceChanged229Changed
194Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offenceChanged230Changed
195Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonmentNo change231No change
196Using evidence known to be falseNo change233No change
197Issuing or signing false certificateNo change234No change
198Using as true a certificate known to be falseNo change235No change
199False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidenceChanged236Changed
200Using as true such declaration knowing it to be falseChanged237Changed
201Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offenderChanged238Changed
202Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to informChanged239Changed
203Giving false information respecting an offence committedNo change240No change
204Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidenceChanged241Changed
205False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecutionNo change242No change
206Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in executionChanged243Changed
207Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in executionChanged244Changed
208Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not dueNo change245No change
209Dishonesty making false claim in CourtChanged246Changed
210Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not dueChanged247Changed
211False charge of offence made with intent to injureChanged248Changed
212Harbouring offenderChanged249Changed
213Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishmentDrafting change only250Drafting change only
214Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offenderDrafting change only251Drafting change only
215Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etcNo change252No change
216Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been orderedChanged253Changed
217Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeitureNo change255No change
218Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeitureNo change256No change
219Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to lawNo change257No change
220Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to lawNo change258No change
221Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehendChanged259Changed
222Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committedChanged260Changed
223Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servantNo change261No change
224Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehensionNo change262No change
225Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another personChanged263Changed
227Violation of condition of remission of punishmentNo change266No change
228Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceedingChanged267Changed
229Personation of a juror or assessorChanged268Changed
230“Coin” definedChanged178Changed
231Counterfeiting coinChanged178Changed
232Counterfeiting Indian coinChanged178Changed
233Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coinChanged181Changed
234Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coinChanged181Changed
235Possession of instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coinChanged181Changed
236Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coinNot carried overNoneNot carried over
237Import or export of counterfeit coinChanged179Changed
238Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coinChanged179Changed
239Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeitChanged179Changed
240Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeitChanged179Changed
241Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeitChanged179Changed
242Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereofChanged180Changed
243Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereofChanged180Changed
244Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by lawNo change187No change
245Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mintNo change188No change
246Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coinChanged178Changed
247Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coinChanged178Changed
248Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different descriptionChanged178Changed
249Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different descriptionChanged178Changed
250Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is alteredChanged179Changed
251Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is alteredChanged179Changed
252Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereofChanged180Changed
253Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereofChanged180Changed
254Delivery of coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be alteredChanged179Changed
255Counterfeiting Government stampChanged178Changed
256Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stampChanged181Changed
257Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stampChanged181Changed
258Sale of counterfeit Government stampChanged179Changed
259Having possession of counterfeit Government stampChanged180Changed
260Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeitChanged179Changed
261Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to GovernmentNo change183No change
262Using Government stamp known to have been before usedNo change184No change
263Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been usedNo change185No change
264Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighingNot carried overNoneNot carried over
265Fraudulent use of false weight or measureNot carried overNoneNot carried over
266Being in possession of false weight or measureNot carried overNoneNot carried over
267Making or selling false weight or measureNot carried overNoneNot carried over
268Public nuisanceChanged270Changed
269Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to lifeNo change271No change
270Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to lifeNo change272No change
271Disobedience to quarantine ruleChanged273Changed
272Adulteration of food or drink intended for saleChanged274Changed
273Sale of noxious food or drinkChanged275Changed
274Adulteration of drugsChanged276Changed
275Sale of adulterated drugsChanged277Changed
276Sale of drug as a different drug or preparationChanged278Changed
277Fouling water of public spring or reservoirChanged279Changed
278Making atmosphere noxious to healthChanged280Changed
279Rash driving or riding on a public wayNo change281No change
280Rash navigation of vesselChanged282Changed
281Exhibition of false light, mark or buoyChanged283Changed
282Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vesselChanged284Changed
283Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigationChanged285Changed
284Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substanceChanged286Changed
285Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matterChanged287Changed
286Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substanceChanged288Changed
287Negligent conduct with respect to machineryChanged289Changed
288Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildingsChanged290Changed
289Negligent conduct with respect to animalChanged291Changed
290Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided forChanged292Changed
291Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinueChanged293Changed
292Sale, etc., of obscene books, etcChanged294Changed
293Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young personChanged295Changed
294Obscene acts and songsChanged296Changed
295Injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any classNo change298No change
296Disturbing religious assemblyNo change300No change
297Trespassing on burial places, etcNo change301No change
298Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelingsNo change302No change
299Culpable homicideNo change100No change
300MurderDrafting change only101Drafting change only
301Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intendedNo change102No change
302Punishment for murderDrafting change only103(1)Drafting change only
303Punishment for murder by life-convictChanged104Changed
304Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murderChanged105Changed
305Abetment of suicide of child or insane personDrafting change only107Drafting change only
306Abetment of suicideNo change108No change
307Attempt to murderChanged109Changed
308Attempt to commit culpable homicideNo change110No change
309Attempt to commit suicideNot listedNoneNot listed
310ThugNot listedNoneNot listed
311PunishmentNot listedNoneNot listed
312Causing miscarraigeNo change88No change
313Causing miscarriage without woman's consentChanged89Changed
314Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriageChanged90Changed
315Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birthNo change91No change
316Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicideNo change92No change
317Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of itNo change93No change
318Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead bodyNo change94No change
319HurtNo change114No change
320Grievous hurtChanged116Changed
321Voluntarily causing hurtDrafting change only115(1)Drafting change only
322Voluntarily causing grievous hurtNo change117(1)No change
323Punishment for voluntarily causing hurtChanged115(2)Changed
324Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or meansChanged118(1)Changed
325Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurtDrafting change only117(2)Drafting change only
326Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or meansChanged118(2)Changed
327Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal to an actDrafting change only119(1)Drafting change only
328Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit and offenceNo change123No change
329Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal actChanged119(2)Changed
330Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of propertyChanged120(1)Changed
331Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of propertyChanged120(2)Changed
332Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his dutyChanged121(1)Changed
333Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his dutyChanged121(2)Changed
334Voluntarily causing hurt on provocationChanged122(1)Changed
335Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocationChanged122(2)Changed
336Act endangering life or personal safety of othersChanged125Changed
337Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of othersChanged125(a)Changed
338Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of othersChanged125(b)Changed
339Wrongful restraintChanged126(1)Changed
340Wrongful confinementChanged127(1)Changed
341Punishment for wrongful restraintChanged126(2)Changed
342Punishment for wrongful confinementChanged127(2)Changed
343Wrongful confinement for three or more daysChanged127(3)Changed
344Wrongful confinement for ten or more daysChanged127(4)Changed
345Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issuedChanged127(5)Changed
346Wrongful confinement in secretChanged127(6)Changed
347Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal actDrafting change only127(7)Drafting change only
348Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of propertyDrafting change only127(8)Drafting change only
349ForceChanged128Changed
350Criminal forceNo change129No change
351AssaultNo change130No change
352Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocationChanged131Changed
353Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his dutyNo change132No change
354Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modestyNo change74No change
355Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocationNo change133No change
356Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a personNo change134No change
357Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a personChanged135Changed
358Assault or criminal force on grave provocationChanged136Changed
359KidnappingChanged137(1)Changed
360Kidnapping from IndiaChanged137(1)(a)Changed
361Kidnapping from lawful guardianshipChanged137(1)(b)Changed
362AbductionNo change138No change
363Punishment for kidnappingDrafting change only137(2)Drafting change only
364Kidnapping or abducting in order to murderDrafting change only140(1)Drafting change only
365Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine personDrafting change only140(3)Drafting change only
366Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etcNo change87No change
367Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etcDrafting change only140(4)Drafting change only
368Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted personNo change142No change
369Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its personNo change97No change
370Trafficking of personChanged143Changed
371Habitual dealing in slavesNo change145No change
372Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etcChanged98Changed
373Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etcChanged99Changed
374Unlawful compulsory labourNo change146No change
375RapeChanged63Changed
376Punishment for rapeChanged64, 65(1)Changed
377Unnatural offencesNot carried overNoneNot carried over
378TheftChanged303(1)Changed
379Punishment for theftChanged303(2)Changed
380Theft in dwelling house, etcChanged305Changed
381Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of masterNo change306No change
382Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theftNo change307No change
383ExtortionChanged308(1)Changed
384Punishment for extortionChanged308(2)Changed
385Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortionDrafting change only308(3)Drafting change only
386Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurtDrafting change only308(5)Drafting change only
387Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortionDrafting change only308(4)Drafting change only
388Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etcChanged308(6)Changed
389Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortionChanged308(7)Changed
390RobberyChanged309(1),(2),(3)Changed
391DacoityChanged310(1)Changed
392Punishment for robberyChanged309(4)Changed
393Attempt to commit robberyChanged309(5)Changed
394Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robberyChanged309(6)Changed
395Punishment for dacoityChanged310(2)Changed
396Dacoity with murderChanged310(3)Changed
397Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurtNo change311No change
398Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weaponNo change312No change
399Making preparation to commit dacoityChanged310(4)Changed
400Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoitsChanged310(6)Changed
401Punishment for belonging to gang of thievesChanged313Changed
402Assembling for purpose of committing dacoityChanged310(5)Changed
403Dishonest misappropriation of propertyChanged314Changed
404Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his deathNo change315No change
405Criminal breach of trustChanged316(1)Changed
406Punishment for criminal breach of trustChanged316(2)Changed
407Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etcChanged316(3)Changed
408Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servantChanged316(4)Changed
409Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agentChanged316(5)Changed
410Stolen propertyChanged317(1)Changed
411Dishonestly receiving stolen propertyChanged317(2)Changed
412Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoityChanged317(3)Changed
413Habitually dealing in stolen propertyChanged317(4)Changed
414Assisting in concealment of stolen propertyChanged317(5)Changed
415CheatingChanged318(1)Changed
416Cheating by personationChanged319(1)Changed
417Punishment for cheatingChanged318(2)Changed
418Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protectChanged318(3)Changed
419Punishment for cheating by personationChanged319(2)Changed
420Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of propertyDrafting change only318(4)Drafting change only
421Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditorsChanged320Changed
422Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditorsNo change321No change
423Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of considerationChanged322Changed
424Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of propertyChanged323Changed
425MischiefNo change324(1)No change
426Punishment for mischiefChanged324(2)Changed
427Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupeesChanged324(4)Changed
428Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupeesChanged325Changed
429Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupeesChanged325Changed
430Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting waterChanged326(a)Changed
431Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channelChanged326(b)Changed
432Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damageChanged326(c)Changed
433Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-markChanged326(d)Changed
434Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authorityChanged326(e)Changed
435Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupeesChanged326(f)Changed
436Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etcChanged326(g)Changed
437Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or one of twenty tons burdenDrafting change only327(1)Drafting change only
438Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substanceChanged327(2)Changed
439Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etcNo change328No change
440Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurtNo change324(6)No change
441Criminal trespassChanged329(1)Changed
442House-trespassChanged329(2)Changed
443Lurking house-trespassChanged330(1)Changed
444Lurking house-trespass by nightNot carried overNoneNot carried over
445House-breakingChanged330(2)Changed
446House-breaking by nightNot carried overNoneNot carried over
447Punishment for criminal trespassChanged329(3)Changed
448Punishment for house-trespassChanged329(4)Changed
449House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with deathChanged332(a)Changed
450House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for lifeChanged332(b)Changed
451House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonmentChanged332(c)Changed
452House-trespass alter preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraintNo change333No change
453Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breakingChanged331(1)Changed
454Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonmentChanged331(3)Changed
455Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraintChanged331(5)Changed
456Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by nightChanged331(2)Changed
457Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonmentChanged331(4)Changed
458Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraintChanged331(6)Changed
459Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breakingDrafting change only331(7)Drafting change only
460All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of themChanged331(8)Changed
461Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing propertyChanged334(1)Changed
462Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custodyDrafting change only334(2)Drafting change only
463ForgeryChanged336(1)Changed
464Making a false documentChanged335Changed
465Punishment for forgeryDrafting change only336(2)Drafting change only
466Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etcChanged337Changed
467Forgery of valuable security, will, etcNo change338No change
468Forgery for purpose of cheatingDrafting change only336(3)Drafting change only
469Forgery for purpose of harming reputationDrafting change only336(4)Drafting change only
470Forged documentChanged340(1)Changed
471Using as genuine a forged document or electronic recordDrafting change only340(2)Drafting change only
472Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467Changed341(1)Changed
473Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwiseDrafting change only341(2)Drafting change only
474Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuineNo change339No change
475Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked materialChanged342(1)Changed
476Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked materialDrafting change only342(2)Drafting change only
477Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable securityNo change343No change
479Property markChanged345(1)Changed
481Using a false property markDrafting change only345(2)Drafting change only
482Punishment for using a false property markDrafting change only345(3)Drafting change only
483Counterfeiting a property mark used by anotherChanged347(1)Changed
484Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servantDrafting change only347(2)Drafting change only
485Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property markNo change348No change
486Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property markNo change349No change
487Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goodsChanged350(1)Changed
488Punishment for making use of any such false markDrafting change only350(2)Drafting change only
489Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injuryNo change346No change
491Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless personChanged357Changed
493Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriageNo change81No change
494Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wifeChanged82(1)Changed
495Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contractedChanged82(2)Changed
496Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriageNo change83No change
497AdulteryNot carried overNoneNot carried over
498Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married womanChanged84Changed
499DefamationChanged356(1)Changed
500Punishment for defamationChanged356(2)Changed
501Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatoryDrafting change only356(3)Drafting change only
502Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matterDrafting change only356(4)Drafting change only
503Criminal intimidationChanged351(1)Changed
504Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peaceChanged352Changed
505Statements conducing to public mischiefChanged353Changed
506Punishment for criminal intimidationDrafting change only351(2)/(3)Drafting change only
507Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communicationDrafting change only351(4)Drafting change only
508Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasureNo change354No change
509Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a womanNo change79No change
510Misconduct in public by a drunken personChanged355Changed
511Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonmentNo change62No change
29A“Electronic record”Changed2(8), 2(39)Changed
52A“Harbour”Changed2(13)Changed
53AConstruction of reference to transportationNot carried overNoneNot carried over
55ADefinition of “appropriate Government”Changed5, ExplanationChanged
108AAbetment in India of offences outside IndiaChanged47Changed
120ADefinition of criminal conspiracyChanged61(1)Changed
120BPunishment of criminal conspiracyChanged61(2)Changed
121AConspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121Changed148Changed
124ASeditionNot carried overNoneNot carried over
153APromoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmonyChanged196Changed
153AAPunishment for knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organising, or holding or taking part in any mass drill or mass training with armsNot carried overNoneNot carried over
153BImputations, assertions prejudicial to national integrationChanged197Changed
166APublic servant disobeying direction under lawNo change199No change
166BPunishment for non-treatment of victimNo change200No change
171A“Candidate”, “Electoral right” definedNo change169No change
171BBriberyNo change170No change
171CUndue influence at electionsNo change171No change
171DPersonation at electionsNo change172No change
171EPunishment for briberyNo change173No change
171FPunishment for undue influence or personation at an electionNo change174No change
171GFalse statement in connection with an electionNo change175No change
171HIllegal payments in connection with an electionChanged176Changed
171IFailure to keep election accountsChanged177Changed
174ANon-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974Changed209Changed
195AThreatening any person to give false evidenceChanged232Changed
216APenalty for harbouring robbers or dacoitsDrafting change only254Drafting change only
225AOmission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided forNo change264No change
225BResistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided forNo change265No change
228ADisclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences, etcChanged72, 73Changed
229AFailure by person released on bail or bond to appear in courtNo change269No change
263AProhibition of fictitious stampsChanged186Changed
294AKeeping lottery officeChanged297Changed
295ADeliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefsChanged299Changed
304ACausing death by negligenceChanged106(1)Changed
304BDowry deathNo change80No change
326AVoluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etcChanged124(1)Changed
326BVoluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acidChanged124(2)Changed
354ASexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassmentNo change75No change
354BAssault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobeChanged76Changed
354CVoyeurismChanged77Changed
354DStalkingNo change78No change
363AKidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of beggingChanged139Changed
364AKidnapping for ransom, etcDrafting change only140(2)Drafting change only
366AProcuration of minor girlChanged96Changed
366BImportation of girl from foreign countryChanged141Changed
370AExploitation of a trafficked personChanged144Changed
376APunishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victimNo change66No change
376ABPunishment for rape on woman under twelve years of ageChanged65(2)Changed
376BSexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separationNo change67No change
376CSexual intercourse by a person in authorityNo change68No change
376DGang rapeDrafting change only70(1)Drafting change only
376DAPunishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of ageNot summarised70(2)Not summarised
376DBPunishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of ageChanged70(2)Changed
376EPunishment for repeat offendersNo change71No change
477AFalsification of accountsNo change344No change
489ACounterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notesChanged178Changed
489BUsing as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notesChanged179Changed
489CPossession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notesChanged180Changed
489DMaking or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency notes or bank-notesChanged181Changed
489EMaking or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notesChanged182Changed
498AHusband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to crueltyChanged85, 86Changed

BNS: New provisions, with no old counterpart

  • 1(2)Commencement
  • 2(3)"child"
  • 48Abetment outside India for offence in India
  • 69Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means etc
  • 95Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence
  • 103(2)Punishment for murder
  • 106(2)Causing death by negligence
  • 111Organized crime
  • 112Petty organized crime
  • 113Terrorist act
  • 117(3)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
  • 117(4)Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
  • 152Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
  • 197(1)dMakes or publishes false or misleading information, jeopardising the sovereignty, unity and integrity or security of India
  • 226Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain from applying or restrain of lawful power
  • 304Snatching
  • 324(3)Mischief - causes loss or damage to any property including the property of Government or Local Authority
  • 324(5)Mischief- cause loss or damage to amount of one lakh rupees onwards
  • 341(3)Possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit
  • 341(4)Fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any seal, plate or other instrument knowing or having reason to believe the same to be counterfeit
  • 358Repeal and Savings

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  • Drafting change only

    The words were redrafted, the substance is the same.

  • No change

    Same text, new number.

  • Not summarised

    Only NCRB's table lists the link, and it gives no summary of what changed.

  • Not carried over

    NCRB's table lists the section as deleted. Nothing in the new code replaces it.

  • Not listed

    Neither official table gives a counterpart. The section's own page explains what is known.

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