IPC → BNS

IPC Section 120A in BNS

IPC Section 120A corresponds to BNS Section 61(1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 120A
New provision61(1)
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 61(1) — Criminal conspiracy definition

Drafting note. IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS.

(1) When two or more persons agree with the common object to do, or cause to be done— (a) an illegal act; or (b) an act which is not illegal by illegal means, such an agreement is designated a criminal conspiracy: Provided that no agreement except an agreement to commit an offence shall amount to a criminal conspiracy unless some act besides the agreement is done by one or more parties to such agreement in pursuance thereof. Explanation .—It is immaterial whether the illegal act is the ultimate object of such agreement, or is merely incidental to that object. (2) Whoever is a party to a crimin

Read the full text of BNS Section 61

Questions this page answers

What is IPC 120A in BNS?

IPC Section 120A is BNS Section 61(1) — Criminal conspiracy definition.

Has the provision changed?

IPC section is included as sub-section in BNS.

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.

Official data, Public source · as of 2026-07-05 · every row this page summarises carries its source, capture date and licence through the API.