IPC to BNS & CrPC to BNSS Converter
Compare old Indian Penal Code (IPC) and CrPC sections with the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
Understanding the Criminal Law Transition in India (2024–2026)
As of July 1, 2024, the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973, and Indian Evidence Act 1872 were repealed and superseded by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). Any FIR registered on or after July 1, 2024 invokes the new BNS/BNSS provisions, while legacy matters continue under earlier procedural frameworks.
Key Section Transition Matrix
Live Instant Search Enabled| Old Law (IPC / CrPC) | New Law (BNS / BNSS) | Subject / Offence | Punishment | Action |
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Section 420 IPC
Fraud & Financial Crimes
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Section 318(4) BNS |
Cheating
Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
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Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Non-Bailable
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Section 302 IPC
Offences Against Body
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Section 103 BNS |
Murder
Punishment for murder
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Death or imprisonment for life, and fine
Non-Bailable
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Section 307 IPC
Offences Against Body
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Section 109 BNS |
Attempt to murder
Attempt to murder
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Imprisonment up to 10 years or life, and fine
Non-Bailable
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Section 498A IPC
Matrimonial & Women Safety
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Section 85 & 86 BNS |
Cruelty by husband or relatives of husband
Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty (Dowry)
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Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine
Non-Bailable
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Section 376 IPC
Women Safety
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Section 64 BNS |
Rape
Punishment for rape
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Rigorous imprisonment not less than 10 years, up to life
Non-Bailable
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Section 506 IPC
Public Safety
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Section 351 BNS |
Criminal intimidation
Punishment for criminal intimidation
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Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
Bailable
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Section 323 IPC
Assault & Hurt
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Section 115(2) BNS |
Voluntarily causing hurt
Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
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Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both
Bailable
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Section 34 IPC
General Principles
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Section 3(5) BNS |
Joint liability and common intention
Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
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Liable in the same manner as if done by each alone
Depends on offence
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Section 124A IPC
National Security
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Section 152 BNS |
Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
Sedition (Repealed & Redefined)
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Imprisonment up to 7 years or life, and fine
Non-Bailable
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Section 304A IPC
Road Accidents & Negligence
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Section 106 BNS |
Causing death by negligence
Causing death by negligence (Hit & Run)
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Up to 5 years (up to 10 years for failure to report crash)
Bailable (Sec 106(1)) / Non-Bailable (Sec 106(2))
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Section 438 CrPC
Criminal Procedure & Bail
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Section 482 BNSS |
Anticipatory bail direction
Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest (Anticipatory Bail)
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Procedural Remedy by High Court / Sessions Court
Relief Procedure
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Section 41A CrPC
Arrest & Investigation
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Section 35(3) BNSS |
Notice of appearance before police officer
Notice of appearance before police officer
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Mandatory for offences punishable up to 7 years
Safeguard Against Arbitrary Arrest
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Section 125 CrPC
Family & Maintenance
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Section 144 BNSS |
Order for maintenance
Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents
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Statutory monthly maintenance allowance
Civil/Quasi-Criminal
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