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IPC to BNS Section Mapper
Compare IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act sections with BNS, BNSS and BSA for Indian law study.
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Last updated 7 October 2026
From source material to a reviewable result
Starting material
Choose the old or new act and enter a section number.
What to review
Review suggested equivalents, mapping notes and differences between provisions.
A study example
For a criminal-law assignment, compare a provision under IPC with its BNS equivalent and note whether it is direct, partial, merged or split.
Before relying on the result
A mapped section is a research starting point, not proof that the provisions are identical. Check the bare acts, commencement dates and applicable law.
What is the IPC to BNS Section Mapper?
Since 1 July 2024 the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act for new offences and proceedings. Textbooks, older judgments and many lecture notes still cite the old numbering. The mapper takes a section from either side and shows the likely counterpart, the type of mapping, and a short note on what changed in wording, punishment or structure.
Who it is for
It is meant for LLB and BA LLB students revising criminal law, students writing project papers on the new codes, and moot teams that need to cite current provisions while reading pre-2024 authorities.
Worked example
Suppose a seminar problem involves cheating under Section 420 IPC. Enter 420 with the IPC selected. The mapper points to Section 318(4) BNS and flags that the offence of cheating has been consolidated into one section with sub-sections, rather than spread across 415 to 420. You then read both bare-act texts side by side, note that the maximum punishment of seven years’ imprisonment and fine is carried over, and record in your answer that offences committed before 1 July 2024 remain governed by the IPC, while pending proceedings continue under the savings clause in Section 531 BNSS.
IPC to BNS Section Mapper: common questions
Does the mapper cover CrPC and Evidence Act sections too?
Yes. You can map CrPC sections to the BNSS and Evidence Act sections to the BSA, in either direction.
Which law applies to an offence committed before July 2024?
The IPC continues to govern offences committed before 1 July 2024, and Section 531 BNSS saves proceedings pending on that date under the CrPC. Check current case law on procedure for your facts.
Can I cite the mapping in an exam answer?
Cite the bare acts, not the tool. Use the mapping only to find the right provisions, then quote and compare the statutory text yourself.
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