IPC → BNS
IPC Section 54 & 55 in BNS
IPC Section 54 & 55 corresponds to BNS Section 5 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 54 & 55 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 5 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 5 — Commutation of sentence
Drafting note. In this section, a cross reference to BNSS has been made, whereas IPC does not refer to C rPC in this context.
The appropriate Government may, without the consent of the offender, commute any punishment under this Sanhita to any other punishment in accordance with section 474 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Explanation. ---For the purposes of this section the expression "appropriate Government" means, --- (a) in cases where the sentence is a sentence of death or is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends, the Central Government; and (b) in cases where the sentence (whether of death or not) is for an offence against any law r…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 54 & 55 in BNS?
IPC Section 54 & 55 is BNS Section 5 — Commutation of sentence.
Has the provision changed?
In this section, a cross reference to BNSS has been made, whereas IPC does not refer to C rPC in this context.
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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