IPC → BNS
IPC Section 302 in BNS
IPC Section 302 corresponds to BNS Section 103 (1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 302 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 103 (1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 103 (1) — Punishment for murder
Drafting note. No Change, except IPC section is included as subsection in BNS.
(1) Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.. (2) When a group of five or more persons acting in concert commits murder on the ground of race, caste or community, sex, place of birth, language, personal belief or any other similar ground each member of such group shall be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 302 in BNS?
IPC Section 302 is BNS Section 103 (1) — Punishment for murder.
Has the provision changed?
No Change, except IPC section is included as 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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