IPC to BNS
IPC Section 427 in BNS: Section 324(4)
Section 427 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) corresponds to Section 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
IPC 427 and BNS 324(4) at a glance
| IPC (old) | BNS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 427 | 324(4) |
| Heading | Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees | Mischief causing loss or damage of twenty thousand rupees or more |
| Punishment | Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both. | Loss or damage of ₹20,000 or more but less than ₹1 lakh: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both. Loss or damage of ₹1 lakh or more: up to 5 years, or fine, or both (Section 324(5)). |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What IPC Section 427 covered
Punished mischief that caused loss or damage to the amount of fifty rupees or upwards.
What changed in BNS Section 324(4)
The threshold is revised from ₹50 to ₹20,000, and a higher tier is added for loss or damage of ₹1 lakh or more. BNS Section 324(3) separately covers mischief to Government or local authority property.
Punishment: IPC 427 compared with BNS 324(4)
- Under IPC Section 427
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Under BNS Section 324(4)
- Loss or damage of ₹20,000 or more but less than ₹1 lakh: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both. Loss or damage of ₹1 lakh or more: up to 5 years, or fine, or both (Section 324(5)).
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IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.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 427: common questions
What is the new section for IPC 427?
IPC Section 427 (Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) corresponds to Section 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What is the punishment under BNS Section 324(4)?
Loss or damage of ₹20,000 or more but less than ₹1 lakh: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both. Loss or damage of ₹1 lakh or more: up to 5 years, or fine, or both (Section 324(5)).
Does IPC Section 427 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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- IPC 419 to BNS 319(2) · Cheating by personation
- IPC 448 to BNS 329(4) · House-trespass
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- IPC 452 to BNS 333 · House-trespass to hurt
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