IPC → BNS
IPC Section 130 in BNS
IPC Section 130 corresponds to BNS Section 158 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 130 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 158 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 158 — Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever knowingly aids or assists any State prisoner or prisoner of war in escaping from lawful custody, or rescues or attempts to rescue any such prisoner, or harbours or conceals any such prisoner who has escaped from lawful custody, or offers or attempts to offer any resistance to the recapture of such prisoner, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.—A State prisoner or prisoner of war, who is permitted to be at large on his parole within certain limits
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 130 in BNS?
IPC Section 130 is BNS Section 158 — Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner.
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.
Official data, Public source · as of 2026-07-05 · every row this page summarises carries its source, capture date and licence through the API.