IPC → BNS
IPC Section 108A in BNS
IPC Section 108A corresponds to BNS Section 47 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 108A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 47 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 47 — Abetment in India of offences outside India
Drafting note. Word “Goa” is replaced by “country X” in illustration.
A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, in India, abets the commission of any act without and beyond India which would constitute an offence if committed in India. Illustration. A, in India, instigates B, a foreigner in country X, to commit a murder in that country, A is guilty of abetting murder.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 108A in BNS?
IPC Section 108A is BNS Section 47 — Abetment in India of offences outside India.
Has the provision changed?
Word “Goa” is replaced by “country X” in illustration.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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