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1 July 2024

IPC to BNS: section by section

Every one of the 553 provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, against the provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 whose text is closest to it. Both regimes are live: an offence committed before 1 July 2024 is still charged, tried and appealed under the old law.

IPC to BNSCrPC to BNSSEvidence Act to BSAIncome-tax 1961 to 2025

Provisions 553 Carried over 315 Close 161 Distant 25 No close match 52

Indian Penal Code Closest in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Text
1 Title and extent of operation of the Code — No close match found
2 Punishment of offences committed within India 1 Short title, commencement and application Close, with changes 70%
3 Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India 1 Short title, commencement and application Close, with changes 65%
4 Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences — No close match found
5 Certain laws not to be affected by this Act 1 Short title, commencement and application Distant match 52%
6 Definitions in the Code to be understood subject to exceptions 3 General explanations Close, with changes 70%
7 Sense of expression once explained 3 General explanations Close, with changes 70%
8 Gender 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
9 Number 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
10 "Man". "Woman" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
11 "Person" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
12 "Public" — No close match found
14 "Servant of Government" — No close match found
17 "Government" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
18 "India" — No close match found
19 "Judge" 2 Definitions Distant match 56%
20 "Court of Justice" — No close match found
21 "Public servant" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 62%
22 "Movable property" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 64%
23 "Wrongful gain" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
24 "Dishonestly" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 64%
25 "Fraudulently" 2 Definitions Distant match 56%
26 "Reason to believe" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
27 Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant 3 General explanations Close, with changes 66%
28 "Counterfeit" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
29 "Document" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 69%
30 "Valuable security" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 66%
31 "A will" 2 Definitions Distant match 53%
32 Words referring to acts include illegal omissions 3 General explanations Close, with changes 70%
33 "Act". "Omission" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
34 Acts done by several persons in futherance of common intention 3 General explanations Close, with changes 70%
35 When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention 3 General explanations Close, with changes 70%
36 Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission 3 General explanations Close, with changes 67%
37 Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence 3 General explanations Close, with changes 66%
38 Persons concerned in criminal Act may be guilty of different offences 3 General explanations Close, with changes 70%
39 "Voluntarily" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
40 "Offence" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 66%
41 "Special law" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
42 "Local law" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
43 "Legally bound to do" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
44 "Injury" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
45 "Life" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
46 "Death" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
47 "Animal" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
48 "Vessel" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
49 "Month" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 63%
50 "Section" — No close match found
51 "Oath" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 66%
52 "Good faith" 2 Definitions Close, with changes 70%
52A "Harbour" 2 Definitions Distant match 56%
53 Punishments 4 Punishments Close, with changes 71%
53A Construction of reference to transportation — No close match found
54 Commutation of sentence of death 5 Commutation of sentence Close, with changes 68%
55 Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life 5 Commutation of sentence Distant match 50%
55A Definition of "appropriate Government" 5 Commutation of sentence Close, with changes 63%
56 — No close match found
57 Fractions of terms of punishment 6 Fractions of terms of punishment Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
58 — No close match found
59 — No close match found
60 Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple 7 Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
61 — No close match found
62 — No close match found
63 Amount of fine 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 84%
64 Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 79%
65 Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 79%
66 Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 79%
67 Imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when offence punishable with fine only 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 68%
68 Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 79%
69 Termination of imprisonment on payment of proportional part of fine 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 75%
70 Fine leviable within six years, or during imprisonment. Death not to discharge property from liability 8 Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc Close, with changes 75%
71 Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences 9 Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
72 Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which 10 Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, judgment stating that it is doubtful of which Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
73 Solitary confinement 11 Solitary confinement Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
74 Limit of solitary confinement 12 Limit of solitary confinement Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
75 Enhanced punishment for certain offence under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction 13 Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction Close, with changes 72%
76 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law.-- 14 Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
77 Act of Judge when acting judicially 15 Act of Judge when acting judicially Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
78 Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court 16 Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
79 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself, justified, by law 17 Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
80 Accident in doing a lawful act 18 Accident in doing a lawful act Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
81 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm 19 Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
82 Act of a child under seven years of age 20 Act of a child under seven years of age Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
83 Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding 21 Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
84 Act of a person of unsound mind 22 Act of a person of unsound mind Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
85 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will 23 Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
86 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated 24 Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
87 Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent 25 Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
88 Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit 26 Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
89 Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person, by or by consent of guardian 27 Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian Text carried over almost unchanged 91%
90 Consent known to be given under fear or misconception 28 Consent known to be given under fear or misconception Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
91 Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm cause 29 Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
92 Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent 30 Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
93 Communication made in good faith 31 Communication made in good faith Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
94 Act to which a person is compelled by threats 32 Act to which a person is compelled by threats Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
95 Act causing slight harm 33 Act causing slight harm Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
96 Things done in private defence 34 Things done in private defence Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
97 Right of private defence of the body and of property 35 Right of private defence of body and of property Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
98 Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc 36 Right of private defence against act of a person of unsound mind, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
99 Acts against which there is no right of private defence 37 Acts against which there is no right of private defence Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
100 When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death 38 When right of private defence of body extends to causing death Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
101 When such right extends to causing any harm other than death 42 When such right extends to causing any harm other than death Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
102 body 40 Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body Close, with changes 80%
103 When the right of private defence of property extends to causing death 41 When right of private defence of property extends to causing death Text carried over almost unchanged 92%
104 When such right to causing any harm other than death 42 When such right extends to causing any harm other than death Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
105 Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property 43 Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
106 Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person 44 Right of private defence against deadly assault when there is risk of harm to innocent person Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
107 Abetment of a thing 45 Abetment of a thing Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
108 Abettor 46 Abettor Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
108A Abetment in India of offences outside India 47 Abetment in India of offences outside India Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
109 Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment 49 Punishment of abetment if act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
110 Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor 50 Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
111 Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done 51 Liability of abettor when one act abetted and different act done Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
112 Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done 52 Abettor when liable to cumulative punishment for act abetted and for act done Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
113 Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor 53 Liability of abettor for an effect caused by act abetted different from that intended by abettor Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
114 Abettor present when offence is committed 54 Abettor present when offence is committed Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
115 Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life-if offence is not committed 55 Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
116 Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment--if offence be not committed 56 Abetment of offence punishable with imprisonment Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
117 Abetting commission of offence by the public or by more than ten persons 57 Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
118 Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life 58 Concealing design to commit offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
119 Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent 59 Public servant concealing design to commit offence which it is his duty to prevent Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
120 Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment 60 Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
120A Definition of criminal conspiracy 61 Criminal conspiracy Close, with changes 85%
120B Punishment of criminal conspiracy 61 Criminal conspiracy Close, with changes 77%
121 Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the Government of India 147 Waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against Government of India Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
121A Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 121 148 Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by section 147 Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
122 Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against the Government of India 149 Collecting arms, etc., with intention of waging war against Government of India Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
123 Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war 150 Concealing with intent to facilitate design to wage war Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
124 Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power 151 Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful power Close, with changes 74%
124A Sedition — No close match found
125 Waging war against any Asiatic Power in alliance with the Government of India 153 Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India Close, with changes 78%
126 Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of India 154 Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India Text carried over almost unchanged 89%
127 Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126 155 Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154 Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
128 Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war to escape 156 Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
129 Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape 157 Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
130 Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner 158 Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
131 Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty 159 Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
132 Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof 160 Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
133 Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office 161 Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
134 Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed 162 Abetment of such assault, if assault committed Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
135 Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman 163 Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
136 Harbouring deserter 164 Harbouring deserter Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
137 Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master 165 Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
138 Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman 166 Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
138A Repealed — No close match found
139 Persons subject to certain Acts 167 Persons subject to certain Acts Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
140 Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman 168 Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
141 Unlawful assembly 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 85%
142 Being member of unlawful assembly 189 Unlawful assembly Text carried over almost unchanged 85%
143 Punishment 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 70%
144 Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 80%
145 Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly, knowing it has been commanded to disperse 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 73%
146 Rioting 191 Rioting Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
147 Punishment for rioting 191 Rioting Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
148 Rioting, armed with deadly weapon 191 Rioting Close, with changes 77%
149 Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object 190 Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
150 Hiring, or conniving at hiring, of persons to join unlawful assembly 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 75%
151 Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after it has been commanded to disperse 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 72%
152 Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc 195 Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
153 Want only giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed:if not committed 192 Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed; if not committed Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
153A Promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony 196 Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
153B Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration 197 Imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
154 Owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held 193 Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place Close, with changes 81%
155 Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed 193 Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place Close, with changes 76%
156 Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed 193 Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place Close, with changes 81%
157 Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 82%
158 Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot; 189 Unlawful assembly Close, with changes 78%
159 Affray 194 Affray Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
160 Punishment for committing affray — No close match found
161 — No close match found
162 — No close match found
163 — No close match found
164 — No close match found
165 — No close match found
165A — No close match found
166 Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person 198 Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
167 Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury 201 Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
168 Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade 202 Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
169 Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property 203 Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
170 Personating a public servant 204 Personating a public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
171 Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent 205 Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
171A "Candidate", "Electoral right" defined 169 Candidate, electoral right defined Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
171B Bribery 170 Bribery Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
171C Undue influence at elections 171 Undue influence at elections Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
171D Personation at elections 172 Personation at elections Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
171E Punishment for bribery 173 Punishment for bribery Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
171F Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election 174 Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
171G False statement in connection with an election 175 False statement in connection with an election Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
171H Illegal payments in connection with an election 176 Illegal payments in connection with an election Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
172 Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding 206 Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
173 Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof 207 Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
174 Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant 208 Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
175 Omission to produce document to public servant by person legally bound to produce it 210 Omission to produce document or electronic record to public servant by person legally bound to produce it Text carried over almost unchanged 85%
176 Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it 211 Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
177 Furnishing false information 212 Furnishing false information Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
178 Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it 213 Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
179 Refusing to answer public servant authorized to question 214 Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
180 Refusing to sign statement 215 Refusing to sign statement Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
181 False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorized to administer an oath or affirmation 216 False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
182 False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person 217 False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to injury of another person Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
183 Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant 218 Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
184 Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant 219 Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
185 Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant 220 Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
186 Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions 221 Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
187 Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance 222 Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
188 Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant 223 Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
189 Threat of injury to public servant 224 Threat of injury to public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
190 Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant 225 Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
191 Giving false evidence 227 Giving false evidence Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
192 Fabricating false evidence 228 Fabricating false evidence Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
193 Punishment for false evidence 229 Punishment for false evidence Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
194 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence 230 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
195 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment 231 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
196 Using evidence known to be false 233 Using evidence known to be false Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
197 Issuing or signing false certificate 234 Issuing or signing false certificate Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
198 Using as true a certificate known to be false 235 Using as true a certificate known to be false Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
199 False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence 236 False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
200 Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false 237 Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
201 Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender 238 Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
202 Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform 239 Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
203 Giving false information respecting an offence committed 240 Giving false information respecting an offence committed Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
204 Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence 241 Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence Text carried over almost unchanged 85%
205 False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution 242 False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
206 Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution 243 Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
207 Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution 244 Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
208 Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due 245 Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
209 Dishonestly making false claim in Court 246 Dishonestly making false claim in Court Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
210 Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due 247 Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
211 False charge of offence made with intent to injure 248 False charge of offence made with intent to injure Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
212 Harbouring offender-if a capital offence, if punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment 249 Harbouring offender Close, with changes 78%
213 Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment-if a capital offence; if punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment 250 Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishment Close, with changes 85%
214 Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender-if a capital offence; if punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment 251 Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender Close, with changes 79%
215 Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc 252 Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
216 Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered-if a capital offence; if punishable with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment 253 Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered Text carried over almost unchanged 89%
216A Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits 254 Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
216B Repealed — No close match found
217 Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture 255 Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
218 Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture 256 Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
219 Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law 257 Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
220 Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law 258 Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
221 Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend 259 Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
222 Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed 260 Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
223 Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant 261 Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
224 Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension 262 Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
225 Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person 263 Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
225A Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for 264 Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
225B Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for 265 Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
226 Repealed — No close match found
227 Violation of condition of remission of punishment 266 Violation of condition of remission of punishment Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
228 Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding 267 Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
228A Disclosure of identity of the victim of certain offences, etc 72 Disclosure of identity of victim of certain offences, etc Close, with changes 77%
229 Personation of a juror or assessor 268 Personation of assessor Close, with changes 79%
230 "Coin" defined — No close match found
231 Counterfeiting coin 178 Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 77%
232 Counterfeiting Indian coin 178 Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 70%
233 Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin 181 Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 71%
234 Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin 181 Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 70%
235 Possession of instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin 181 Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Distant match 54%
236 Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin — No close match found
237 Import or export of counterfeit coin 179 Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Distant match 58%
238 Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin 179 Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Distant match 53%
239 Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit — No close match found
240 Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit — No close match found
241 Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit — No close match found
242 Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof — No close match found
243 Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof — No close match found
244 Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law 187 Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
245 Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint 188 Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
246 Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin — No close match found
247 Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin — No close match found
248 Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description 178 Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes Distant match 47%
249 Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description — No close match found
250 Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is altered — No close match found
251 Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered — No close match found
252 Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof — No close match found
253 Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof — No close match found
254 Delivery of coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be altered — No close match found
255 Counterfeiting Government stamp 178 Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 73%
256 Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp 181 Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 73%
257 Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp 181 Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 75%
258 Sale of counterfeit Government stamp 181 Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Distant match 56%
259 Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp 180 Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Distant match 55%
260 Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit 184 Using Government stamp known to have been before used Close, with changes 63%
261 Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government 183 Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
262 Using Government stamp known to have been before used 184 Using Government stamp known to have been before used Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
263 Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used 185 Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
263A Prohibition of fictitious stamps 186 Prohibition of fictitious stamps Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
264 Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing 217 False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to injury of another person Distant match 45%
265 Fraudulent use of false weight or measure — No close match found
266 Being in possession of false weight or measure — No close match found
267 Making or selling false weight or measure — No close match found
268 Public nuisance 270 Public nuisance Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
269 Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life 271 Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
270 Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life 272 Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
271 Disobedience to quarantine rule 273 Disobedience to quarantine rule Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
272 Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale 274 Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
273 Sale of noxious food or drink 275 Sale of noxious food or drink Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
274 Adulteration of drugs 276 Adulteration of drugs Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
275 Sale of adulterated drugs 277 Sale of adulterated drugs Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
276 Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation 278 Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
277 Fouling water of public spring or reservoir 279 Fouling water of public spring or reservoir Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
278 Making atmosphere noxious to health 280 Making atmosphere noxious to health Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
279 Rash driving or riding on a public way 281 Rash driving or riding on a public way Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
280 Rash navigation of vessel 282 Rash navigation of vessel Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
281 Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy 283 Exhibition of false light, mark or buoy Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
282 Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel 284 Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
283 Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation 285 Danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
284 Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance 286 Negligent conduct with respect to poisonous substance Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
285 Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter 287 Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
286 Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance 288 Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
287 Negligent conduct with respect to machinery.-- 289 Negligent conduct with respect to machinery Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
288 Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings 290 Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down, repairing or constructing buildings, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
289 Negligent conduct with respect to animal 291 Negligent conduct with respect to animal Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
290 Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for 292 Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
291 Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue 293 Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
292 Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc 294 Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
293 Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person 295 Sale, etc., of obscene objects to child Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
294 Obscene acts and songs 296 Obscene acts and songs Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
294A Keeping lottery office 297 Keeping lottery office Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
295 Injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class 298 Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult religion of any class Text carried over almost unchanged 92%
295A Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs 299 Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
296 Disturbing religious assembly 300 Disturbing religious assembly Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
297 Trespassing on burial places, etc 301 Trespassing on burial places, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
298 Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings 302 Uttering words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person Close, with changes 78%
299 Culpable homicide 100 Culpable homicide Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
300 Murder 101 Murder Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
301 Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended 102 Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
302 Punishment for murder 103 Punishment for murder Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
303 Punishment for murder by life-convict 104 Punishment for murder by life-convict Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
304 Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder 105 Punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
304A Causing death by negligence 106 Causing death by negligence Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
304B Dowry death 80 Dowry death Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
305 Abetment of suicide of child or insane person 107 Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind Close, with changes 70%
306 Abetment of suicide 108 Abetment of suicide Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
307 Attempt to murder 109 Attempt to murder Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
308 Attempt to commit culpable homicide 110 Attempt to commit culpable homicide Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
309 Attempt to commit suicide 226 Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power Distant match 57%
310 Thug — No close match found
311 Punishment — No close match found
312 Causing miscarriage 88 Causing miscarriage Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
313 Causing miscarriage without woman's consent 89 Causing miscarriage without woman's consent Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
314 Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage 90 Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
315 Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth 91 Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause to die after birth Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
316 Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide 92 Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
317 Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years, by parent or person having care of it 93 Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years of age, by parent or person having care of it Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
318 Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body 94 Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
319 Hurt 114 Hurt Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
320 Grievous hurt 116 Grievous hurt Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
321 Voluntarily causing hurt 115 Voluntarily causing hurt Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
322 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt 117 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
323 Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt 115 Voluntarily causing hurt Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
324 Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means 118 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means Text carried over almost unchanged 91%
325 Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt 117 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt Text carried over almost unchanged 89%
326 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means 118 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
327 Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal to an act 119 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
328 Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit and offence 123 Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
329 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act 119 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
330 Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property 120 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
331 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property 120 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
332 Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty 121 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
333 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty 121 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
334 Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation 122 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation Text carried over almost unchanged 89%
335 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation 122 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation Text carried over almost unchanged 86%
336 Act endangering life or personal safety of others 125 Act endangering life or personal safety of others Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
337 Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others 125 Act endangering life or personal safety of others Close, with changes 81%
338 Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others 125 Act endangering life or personal safety of others Close, with changes 69%
339 Wrongful restraint 126 Wrongful restraint Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
340 Wrongful confinement 127 Wrongful confinement Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
341 Punishment for wrongful restraint 126 Wrongful restraint Close, with changes 82%
342 Punishment for wrongful confinement 127 Wrongful confinement Close, with changes 82%
343 Wrongful confinement for three or more days 127 Wrongful confinement Close, with changes 80%
344 Wrongful confinement for ten or more days 127 Wrongful confinement Close, with changes 81%
345 Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued 127 Wrongful confinement Close, with changes 78%
346 Wrongful confinement in secret 127 Wrongful confinement Close, with changes 85%
347 Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act 127 Wrongful confinement Close, with changes 80%
348 Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property 127 Wrongful confinement Close, with changes 75%
349 Force 128 Force Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
350 Criminal force 129 Criminal force Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
351 Assault 130 Assault Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
352 Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation 131 Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
353 Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty 132 Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
354 Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty 74 Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
355 Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation 133 Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
356 Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person 134 Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
357 Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person 135 Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
358 Assault or criminal force on grave provocation 136 Assault or criminal force on grave provocation Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
359 Kidnapping 137 Kidnapping Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
360 Kidnapping from India 137 Kidnapping Close, with changes 78%
361 Kidnapping from lawful guardianship 137 Kidnapping Close, with changes 67%
362 Abduction 138 Abduction Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
363 Punishment for kidnapping 137 Kidnapping Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
363A Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging 139 Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging Close, with changes 82%
364 Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder 140 Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc Close, with changes 83%
364A Kidnappin for ransom, etc 140 Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc Close, with changes 74%
365 Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person 140 Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc Close, with changes 76%
366 Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc 87 Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
366A Procuration of minor girl 96 Procuration of child Close, with changes 64%
366B Importation of girl from foreign country 141 Importation of girl or boy from foreign country Close, with changes 77%
367 Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc 140 Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc Close, with changes 80%
368 Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person 142 Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
369 Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its person 97 Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years of age with intent to steal from its person Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
370 Buying or disposing of any person as a slave — No close match found
371 Habitual dealing in slaves 145 Habitual dealing in slaves Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
372 Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc 98 Selling child for purposes of prostitution, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
373 Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc 99 Buying child for purposes of prostitution, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 92%
374 Unlawful compulsory labour 146 Unlawful compulsory labour Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
375 Rape 63 Rape Close, with changes 76%
376 Punishment for rape 64 Punishment for rape Close, with changes 75%
376A Intercourse by a man with his wife during separation 67 Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation Close, with changes 72%
376B Intercourse by public servant with woman in his custody 68 Sexual intercourse by a person in authority Distant match 55%
376C Intercourse by superintendent of jail, remand home, etc 68 Sexual intercourse by a person in authority Close, with changes 63%
376D Intercourse by any member of the management or staff of a hospital with any woman in that hospital 68 Sexual intercourse by a person in authority Distant match 57%
377 Unnatural offences — No close match found
378 Theft 303 Theft Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
379 Punishment for theft 303 Theft Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
380 Theft in dwelling house, etc 305 Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc Close, with changes 83%
381 Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master 306 Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
382 Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft 307 Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to committing of theft Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
383 Extortion 308 Extortion Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
384 Punishment for extortion 308 Extortion Close, with changes 79%
385 Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion 308 Extortion Close, with changes 78%
386 Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt 308 Extortion Close, with changes 79%
387 Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion 308 Extortion Close, with changes 78%
388 Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc 308 Extortion Close, with changes 74%
389 Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion 308 Extortion Close, with changes 70%
390 Robbery 309 Robbery Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
391 Dacoity 310 Dacoity Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
392 Punishment for robbery 309 Robbery Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
393 Attempt to commit robbery 309 Robbery Close, with changes 83%
394 Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery 309 Robbery Close, with changes 80%
395 Punishment for dacoity 310 Dacoity Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
396 Dacoity with murder 310 Dacoity Close, with changes 84%
397 Robbery or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt 311 Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
398 Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon 312 Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
399 Making preparation to commit dacoity 310 Dacoity Close, with changes 81%
400 Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits 313 Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc Distant match 60%
401 Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves 313 Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, etc Close, with changes 70%
402 Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity 310 Dacoity Distant match 54%
403 Dishonest misappropriation of property 314 Dishonest misappropriation of property Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
404 Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death 315 Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
405 Criminal breach of trust 316 Criminal breach of trust Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
406 Punishment for criminal breach of trust 316 Criminal breach of trust Close, with changes 83%
407 Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etc 316 Criminal breach of trust Close, with changes 85%
408 Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant 316 Criminal breach of trust Text carried over almost unchanged 86%
409 Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent 316 Criminal breach of trust Close, with changes 76%
410 Stolen property 317 Stolen property Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
411 Dishonestly receiving stolen property 317 Stolen property Close, with changes 83%
412 Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity 317 Stolen property Close, with changes 80%
413 Habitually dealing in stolen property 317 Stolen property Close, with changes 81%
414 Assisting in concealment of stolen property 317 Stolen property Close, with changes 82%
415 Cheating 318 Cheating Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
416 Cheating by personation 319 Cheating by personation Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
417 Punishment for cheating 319 Cheating by personation Close, with changes 72%
418 Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect 318 Cheating Close, with changes 76%
419 Punishment for cheating by personation 319 Cheating by personation Close, with changes 81%
420 Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property 318 Cheating Close, with changes 69%
421 Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors 320 Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
422 Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors 321 Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
423 Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration 322 Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
424 Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property 323 Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
425 Mischief 324 Mischief Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
426 Punishment for mischief 324 Mischief Close, with changes 79%
427 Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees 324 Mischief Close, with changes 70%
428 Mischief by killing or maiming animal of the value of ten rupees 325 Mischief by killing or maiming animal Close, with changes 80%
429 Mischief by killing or maiming cattle, etc., of any value or any animal of the value of fifty rupees 325 Mischief by killing or maiming animal Distant match 55%
430 water 326 Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc Distant match 59%
431 Mischief by injury to public road, bridge, river or channel 326 Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc Close, with changes 74%
432 Mischief by causing inundation or obstruction to public drainage attended with damage 326 Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc Close, with changes 76%
433 Mischief by destroying, moving or rendering less useful a light-house or sea-mark 326 Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc Distant match 50%
434 Mischief by destroying or moving, etc., a land-mark fixed by public authority 326 Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc Close, with changes 73%
435 Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage to amount of one hundred or (in case of agricultural produce) ten rupees 326 Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc Distant match 62%
436 Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house, etc 326 Mischief by injury, inundation, fire or explosive substance, etc Close, with changes 68%
437 Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden 327 Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden Close, with changes 77%
438 Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance 327 Mischief with intent to destroy or make unsafe a rail, aircraft, decked vessel or one of twenty tons burden Distant match 61%
439 Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc 328 Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
440 Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt 324 Mischief Close, with changes 71%
441 Criminal trespass 329 Criminal trespass and house-trespass Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
442 House-trespass 329 Criminal trespass and house-trespass Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
443 Lurking house-trespass 330 House-trespass and hous-ebreaking Close, with changes 78%
444 Lurking house-trespass by night 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Close, with changes 65%
445 House-breaking 330 House-trespass and hous-ebreaking Close, with changes 78%
446 House-breaking by night 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Close, with changes 66%
447 Punishment for criminal trespass 329 Criminal trespass and house-trespass Close, with changes 78%
448 Punishment for house-trespass 329 Criminal trespass and house-trespass Text carried over almost unchanged 86%
449 House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with death 332 House-trespass in order to commit offence Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
450 House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment for life 332 House-trespass in order to commit offence Text carried over almost unchanged 86%
451 House-trespass in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment 332 House-trespass in order to commit offence Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
452 House-trespass alter preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint 333 House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
453 Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
454 Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Close, with changes 83%
455 Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint 333 House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint Text carried over almost unchanged 91%
456 Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Close, with changes 74%
457 Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Close, with changes 75%
458 Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint 333 House-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint Close, with changes 83%
459 Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Close, with changes 79%
460 All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house- breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them 331 Punishment for house-trespass or house-breaking Close, with changes 65%
461 Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property 334 Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
462 Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody 334 Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property Distant match 53%
463 Forgery 336 Forgery Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
464 Making a false document 335 Making a false document Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
465 Punishment for forgery 336 Forgery Text carried over almost unchanged 87%
466 Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc 337 Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
467 Forgery of valuable security, will, etc 338 Forgery of valuable security, will, etc Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
468 Forgery for purpose of cheating 336 Forgery Close, with changes 81%
469 Forgery for purpose of harming reputation 336 Forgery Close, with changes 78%
470 Forged document 340 Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine Close, with changes 81%
471 Using as genuine a forged document 340 Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine Text carried over almost unchanged 85%
472 Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467 341 Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338 Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
473 Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise 341 Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338 Text carried over almost unchanged 92%
474 Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine 339 Having possession of document described in section 337 or section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine Text carried over almost unchanged 91%
475 Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material 342 Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
476 Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material 342 Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
477 Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security 343 Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
477A Falsification of accounts 344 Falsification of accounts Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
478 Repealed — No close match found
479 Property mark 345 Property mark Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
480 Repealed — No close match found
481 Using a false property mark 345 Property mark Close, with changes 84%
482 Punishment for using a false property mark 345 Property mark Close, with changes 83%
483 Counterfeiting a property mark used by another 347 Counterfeiting a property mark Close, with changes 84%
484 Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant 347 Counterfeiting a property mark Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
485 Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark 348 Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
486 Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark 349 Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
487 Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods 350 Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
488 Punishment for making use of any such false mark 350 Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods Close, with changes 66%
489 Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury 346 Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
489A Counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes 178 Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 85%
489B Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes 179 Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 79%
489C Possession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-note 180 Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Close, with changes 78%
489D Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency notes or bank-notes 181 Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
489E Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes 182 Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
490 — No close match found
491 Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person 357 Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
492 — No close match found
493 Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage 81 Cohabitation caused by man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
494 Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife 82 Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
495 Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted 82 Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife Distant match 58%
496 Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage 83 Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
497 Adultery — No close match found
498 Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman 84 Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
498A Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty 85 Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
499 Defamation 356 Defamation Text carried over almost unchanged 94%
500 Punishment for defamation 356 Defamation Text carried over almost unchanged 88%
501 Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory 356 Defamation Close, with changes 70%
502 Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter — No close match found
503 Criminal intimidation 351 Criminal intimidation Text carried over almost unchanged 90%
504 Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace 352 Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace Text carried over almost unchanged 99%
505 Statements conducing public mischief 353 Statements conducing to public mischief Text carried over almost unchanged 93%
506 Punishment for criminal intimidation 351 Criminal intimidation Close, with changes 83%
507 Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication 351 Criminal intimidation Close, with changes 76%
508 Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure 354 Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure Text carried over almost unchanged 98%
509 Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman 79 Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman Text carried over almost unchanged 96%
510 Misconduct in public by a drunken person 355 Misconduct in public by a drunken person Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
511 Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment 62 Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment Text carried over almost unchanged 100%

How this table was made, and what it is not

There is no official machine-readable correspondence between the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The Ministry published comparison charts for human readers; nothing exists that a computer can check. So this is not an official mapping and we do not present it as one.

What it measures is how alike the text of two provisions is. For each provision of the old enactment we compare its words against every provision of the new one and report the closest, with the score. That works here because the new codes are largely a renumbering rather than a rewrite: where a provision carried over near-verbatim the match is self-evidencing, and you can see it for yourself, because both texts are set out side by side on every entry.

Where the law genuinely changed, the score falls and the entry says no close match found rather than offering a guess. Those entries matter: they are where the reform actually did something.

Check before you cite. A high score means the words are alike, not that a court has held the provisions equivalent. For that, read both texts and the Gazette.

The other transitions

CrPC to BNSS

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 — criminal procedure.

Evidence Act to BSA

Indian Evidence Act, 1872 to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — the law of evidence.

Income-tax 1961 to 2025

Income-tax Act, 1961 to the Income-tax Act, 2025 — income tax.

Read the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Read the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. The old codes are recovered from the consolidated texts published by India Code; the new ones come from the enactments as published. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.