IPC → BNS
IPC Section 371 in BNS
IPC Section 371 corresponds to BNS Section 145 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 371 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 145 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 145 — Habitual dealing in slaves
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 371 in BNS?
IPC Section 371 is BNS Section 145 — Habitual dealing in slaves.
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.
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