IPC to BNS
IPC Section 148 in BNS: Section 191(3)
Section 148 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Rioting, armed with deadly weapon) corresponds to Section 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
IPC 148 and BNS 191(3) at a glance
| IPC (old) | BNS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 148 | 191(3) |
| Heading | Rioting, armed with deadly weapon | Rioting, armed with deadly weapon |
| Punishment | Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both. | Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both. |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What IPC Section 148 covered
Punishes rioting by a person armed with a deadly weapon or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death.
What changed in BNS Section 191(3)
The maximum term rises from three years to five. The ingredients are otherwise the same.
Punishment: IPC 148 compared with BNS 191(3)
- Under IPC Section 148
- Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both.
- Under BNS Section 191(3)
- Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both.
Which law applies: IPC or BNS?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
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IPC 148: common questions
What is the new section for IPC 148?
IPC Section 148 (Rioting, armed with deadly weapon) corresponds to Section 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What is the punishment under BNS Section 191(3)?
Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both.
Does IPC Section 148 still apply to older cases?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
Related IPC sections
- IPC 147 to BNS 191(2) · Rioting
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- IPC 153A to BNS 196 · Promoting enmity
- IPC 141 to BNS 189(1) · Unlawful assembly
- IPC 295A to BNS 299 · Outraging religious feelings
- IPC 124A to BNS 152 · Sedition
- IPC 201 to BNS 238 · Destroying evidence
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