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Instant bidirectional converter between Indian Penal Code (IPC) ↔ Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), CrPC ↔ BNSS, and Indian Evidence Act ↔ BSA.
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Old Law
Section 302
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 103(1)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Punishment for Murder
Prescribed Punishment: Death or Imprisonment for life, and fine
Court Triable By: Court of Session
Key Changes under New Law: Section 103(2) introduces separate severe penalty for mob lynching on grounds of race, caste, community or place of birth.
Old Law
Section 420
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 318(4)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Court Triable By: Magistrate of First Class
Key Changes under New Law: Consolidated under Chapter XVII Offences Against Property. Simplified definitions.
Old Law
Section 376
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 64
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Punishment for Rape
Prescribed Punishment: Rigorous imprisonment not less than 10 years up to life, and fine
Court Triable By: Court of Session
Key Changes under New Law: Sections 63-72 cover sexual offences against women. Section 69 criminalizes deceitful promise to marry.
Old Law
Section 307
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 109
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Attempt to Murder
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years, or life if hurt is caused, and fine
Court Triable By: Court of Session
Key Changes under New Law: Language modernized; life convicts attempting murder subject to death or life imprisonment.
Old Law
Section 498A
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 85 & 86
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Husband or relative of husband subjecting woman to cruelty
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine
Court Triable By: Magistrate of First Class
Key Changes under New Law: Cruelty defined in Section 86 covering wilful conduct likely to drive suicide or danger to life/limb/health.
Old Law
Section 304A
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 106(1) & (2)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bailable (106(1)) / Non-Bailable (106(2))Cognizable
Causing death by negligence / Hit and Run
Prescribed Punishment: Up to 5 years (general) / Up to 10 years if hit-and-run escape without reporting
Court Triable By: Magistrate of First Class / Session
Key Changes under New Law: 106(2) provides severe 10-year term for hit-and-run drivers who fail to report incident to police immediately.
Old Law
Section 124A
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 152
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (Sedition replacement)
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment for life or up to 7 years, and fine
Court Triable By: Court of Session
Key Changes under New Law: The archaic word "Sedition" is repealed. Punishes armed rebellion, subversive activities, and separatist feelings.
Old Law
Section 304B
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 80
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Dowry Death
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment not less than 7 years up to life imprisonment
Court Triable By: Court of Session
Key Changes under New Law: Retains 7-year marriage timeline with heightened evidentiary presumptions.
Old Law
Section 379
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 303(2)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Punishment for Theft
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both (Community service for sub-₹5,000 theft on first offence)
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Introduces "Community Service" as alternative punishment if value of stolen property is under ₹5,000.
Old Law
Section 392
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 309
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Punishment for Robbery
Prescribed Punishment: Rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years and fine; highway robbery up to 14 years
Court Triable By: Magistrate of First Class
Key Changes under New Law: Standardized definitions with extortion in Chapter XVII.
Old Law
Section 395
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 310(2)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Punishment for Dacoity
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment for life or rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years, and fine
Court Triable By: Court of Session
Key Changes under New Law: Joint commission by 5 or more persons retained.
Old Law
Section 323
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 115(2)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BailableNon-Cognizable
Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹10,000, or with community service
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Fine limit increased from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 with community service option.
Old Law
Section 325
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 117(2)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Court Triable By: Magistrate of First Class
Key Changes under New Law: Permanent disfiguration, fracture, or 15 days severe bodily pain classification.
Old Law
Section 354
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 74
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment not less than 1 year up to 5 years, and fine
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Placed under Chapter V on Offences Against Women and Children.
Old Law
Section 354A
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 75
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Sexual Harassment and punishment for sexual harassment
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Explicitly recognizes physical contact, demand for sexual favors, and showing pornography.
Old Law
Section 354D
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 78
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bailable (first offence) / Non-Bailable (repeat)Cognizable
Stalking (Physical & Cyberstalking)
Prescribed Punishment: Up to 3 years on first conviction; up to 5 years on subsequent conviction
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Covers monitoring internet, email, and social media tracking.
Old Law
Section 506
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 351(2) & (3)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BailableNon-Cognizable
Punishment for Criminal Intimidation
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine; up to 7 years if threat is to cause death or grievous hurt
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate / First Class
Key Changes under New Law: Grouped under Chapter XIX Offences Against Public Tranquility.
Old Law
Section 509
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 79
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman
Prescribed Punishment: Simple imprisonment up to 3 years and fine
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Punishment increased from 1 year to 3 years with community service option.
Old Law
Section 499 & 500
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 356
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BailableNon-Cognizable
Defamation and punishment for defamation
Prescribed Punishment: Simple imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both, or community service
Court Triable By: Court of Session / Magistrate of First Class
Key Changes under New Law: Community service introduced as statutory alternative punishment for simple defamation.
Old Law
Section 120B
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 61
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Depends on offenceDepends on offence
Punishment of Criminal Conspiracy
Prescribed Punishment: Same as abetment of offence
Court Triable By: Court triable by offence
Key Changes under New Law: Placed under Chapter IV Inchoate Offences.
Old Law
Section 34
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 3(5)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Depends on offenceDepends on offence
Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
Prescribed Punishment: Joint liability as if done by each individual
Court Triable By: Triable by offence
Key Changes under New Law: Relocated to Section 3 General Explanations.
Old Law
Section 141 & 144
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 189 & 191
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Unlawful Assembly & Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
Court Triable By: Any Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Consolidated under Chapter XI Offences Against Public Tranquility.
Old Law
Section 465 & 468
Indian Penal Code
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 336 & 338
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Non-BailableCognizable
Forgery & Forgery for purpose of cheating
Prescribed Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
Court Triable By: Magistrate of First Class
Key Changes under New Law: Updated to include electronic and digital signatures and records.
Old Law
Section 154
Code of Criminal Procedure
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 173
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Information in cognizable cases (First Information Report / e-FIR)
Prescribed Punishment: Procedural section
Court Triable By: Police Station / Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Statutory introduction of e-FIR and Zero FIR regardless of territorial jurisdiction. Preliminary inquiry within 14 days for offences with 3-7 years punishment.
Old Law
Section 41A
Code of Criminal Procedure
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 35(3)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Notice of appearance before police officer (Arnesh Kumar guidelines codified)
Prescribed Punishment: Procedural safeguard
Court Triable By: Police Station / Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Arrest requires prior sanction of Deputy SP rank officer for offences punishable with less than 3 years imprisonment if accused is infirm or elderly.
Old Law
Section 167
Code of Criminal Procedure
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 187
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours (Police Custody Remand)
Prescribed Punishment: Procedural remand
Court Triable By: Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: 15-day police custody can now be taken in parts across the first 40 or 60 days of detention, rather than only in the initial 15 days.
Old Law
Section 438
Code of Criminal Procedure
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 482
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest (Anticipatory Bail)
Prescribed Punishment: Pre-arrest protection
Court Triable By: Sessions Court / High Court
Key Changes under New Law: Substantive parameters preserved; digital summons and notice procedures linked.
Old Law
Section 439
Code of Criminal Procedure
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 483
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail (Regular Bail)
Prescribed Punishment: Post-arrest bail
Court Triable By: Sessions Court / High Court
Key Changes under New Law: First-time offenders eligible for mandatory bail upon completing 1/3rd of maximum sentence (Section 479 BNSS).
Old Law
Section 161 & 164
Code of Criminal Procedure
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 180 & 183
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BailableCognizable
Examination of witnesses by police & Recording of confessions/statements by Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment: Evidentiary recording
Court Triable By: Judicial Magistrate
Key Changes under New Law: Mandatory audio-video recording of search, seizure, and statements on mobile or digital devices.
Old Law
Section 65B
Indian Evidence Act
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 63
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
BailableCognizable
Admissibility of electronic records and certificate requirement
Prescribed Punishment: Evidence admissibility
Court Triable By: All Courts
Key Changes under New Law: Mandates standardized Certificate under Section 63 Schedule for emails, WhatsApp chats, server logs, CCTV, and mobile evidence.
Old Law
Section 24 to 27
Indian Evidence Act
New Enacted Law (2024)
Section 22 to 24
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
BailableCognizable
Confessions and discovery of fact based on disclosure memo
Prescribed Punishment: Evidence admissibility
Court Triable By: All Courts
Key Changes under New Law: Streamlines Section 27 recovery memos with mandatory video recording proof.
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