IPC to BNS
IPC Section 411 in BNS: Section 317(2)
Section 411 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Dishonestly receiving stolen property) corresponds to Section 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
IPC 411 and BNS 317(2) at a glance
| IPC (old) | BNS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 411 | 317(2) |
| Heading | Dishonestly receiving stolen property | Dishonestly receiving stolen property |
| Punishment | Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both. | Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both. |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What IPC Section 411 covered
Punishes dishonestly receiving or retaining any stolen property, knowing or having reason to believe it to be stolen property.
What changed in BNS Section 317(2)
IPC Sections 410 to 414 become the sub-sections of BNS Section 317. The punishment is unchanged.
Punishment: IPC 411 compared with BNS 317(2)
The punishment is the same under both codes. Imprisonment up to 3 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IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.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 411: common questions
What is the new section for IPC 411?
IPC Section 411 (Dishonestly receiving stolen property) corresponds to Section 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What is the punishment under BNS Section 317(2)?
Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both.
Does IPC Section 411 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IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
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