IPC → BNS
IPC Section 216A in BNS
IPC Section 216A corresponds to BNS Section 254 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 216A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 254 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 254 — Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits
Drafting note. Formal changes but essence is same- “husband or wife” is replaced by “spouse”.
Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that any persons are about to commit or have recently committed robbery or dacoity, harbours them or any of them, with the intention of facilitating the commission of such robbery or dacoity, or of screening them or any of them from punishment, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation. —For the purposes of this section it is immaterial whether the robbery or dacoity is intended to be committed, or has been committed, within or without India. Exception. —The…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 216A in BNS?
IPC Section 216A is BNS Section 254 — Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits.
Has the provision changed?
Formal changes but essence is same- “husband or wife” is replaced by “spouse”.
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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