IPC → BNS
IPC Section 127 in BNS
IPC Section 127 corresponds to BNS Section 155 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 127 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 155 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 155 — Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in Sections 153 and 154
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever receives any property knowing the same to have been taken in the commission of any of the offences mentioned in sections 153 and 154, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of the property so received.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 127 in BNS?
IPC Section 127 is BNS Section 155 — Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in Sections 153 and 154.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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