IPC → BNS
IPC Section 121A in BNS
IPC Section 121A corresponds to BNS Section 148 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 121A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 148 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 148 — Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by Section 147
Drafting note. “and beyond” is added.
Whoever within or without and beyond India conspires to commit any of the offences punishable by section 147, or conspires to overawe, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, the Central Government or any State Government, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.—To constitute a conspiracy under this section, it is not necessary that any act or illegal omission shall take place in pursuance thereof.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 121A in BNS?
IPC Section 121A is BNS Section 148 — Conspiracy to commit offences punishable by Section 147.
Has the provision changed?
“and beyond” is added.
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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