IPC → BNS
IPC Section 168 in BNS
IPC Section 168 corresponds to BNS Section 202 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 168 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 202 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 202 — Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
Drafting note. New punishment of "community service" is added.
Whoever, being a public servant, and being legally bound as such public servant not to engage in trade, engages in trade, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both or with community service.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 168 in BNS?
IPC Section 168 is BNS Section 202 — Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.
Has the provision changed?
New punishment of "community service" 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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