IPC → BNS
IPC Section 159 in BNS
IPC Section 159 corresponds to BNS Section 194 (1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 159 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 194 (1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 194 (1) — Affray- defined
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS.
(1) When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to commit an affray. (2) Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 159 in BNS?
IPC Section 159 is BNS Section 194 (1) — Affray- defined.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a subsection 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.
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