IPC → BNS
IPC Section 139 in BNS
IPC Section 139 corresponds to BNS Section 167 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 139 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 167 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 167 — Persons subject to certain Acts
Drafting note. No change.
No person subject to the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950), the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950) and the Navy Act, 1957 (62 of 1957), or shall be subject to punishment under this Sanhita for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 139 in BNS?
IPC Section 139 is BNS Section 167 — Persons subject to certain Acts.
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.