New vs Old Criminal Laws Converter

# BNS ↔ IPC Section Mapping Matrix

Instantly look up corresponding sections between Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2023) and IPC 1860, BNSS 2023 and CrPC 1973, and BSA 2023 and Evidence Act 1872.

OLD: Section 302 (Indian)
NEW: Section 103 (Bharatiya)

### Punishment for Murder

Defines the penalty for murder, prescribing death sentence or life imprisonment along with mandatory fine.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 420 (Indian)
NEW: Section 319 (Bharatiya)

### Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property

Penalizes fraudulent cheating, deception, and inducement to deliver property or alter valuable security.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 376 (Indian)
NEW: Section 64 (Bharatiya)

### Punishment for Rape

Prescribes rigorous imprisonment of not less than 10 years extending to life for sexual offenses.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 378 / 379 (Indian)
NEW: Section 303 / 305 (Bharatiya)

### Theft and Punishment for Theft

Penalizes dishonest taking of movable property out of possession without consent.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 124A (Sedition) (Indian)
NEW: Section 152 (Bharatiya)

### Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India

Replaces traditional sedition with specific offenses against national integrity and sovereignty.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 154 (Code)
NEW: Section 173 (Bharatiya)

### Information in Cognizable Cases (Zero FIR & e-FIR)

Formally legalizes Zero FIR (filing at any police station) and electronic FIR registration.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 167 (Code)
NEW: Section 187 (Bharatiya)

### Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours

Governs police remand, judicial custody periods, and detention guidelines during investigation.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 482 (Code)
NEW: Section 528 (Bharatiya)

### Inherent Powers of High Court

Saves the inherent jurisdiction of High Courts to pass orders necessary to prevent abuse of court process.

Read Full BNS Section
OLD: Section 65B (Indian)
NEW: Section 61 (Bharatiya)

### Admissibility of Electronic Records & Digital Evidence

Provides mandatory conditions and certificate standards for submitting digital records as legal evidence.

Read Full BNS Section