IPC → BNS
IPC Section 57 in BNS
IPC Section 57 corresponds to BNS Section 6 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 57 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 6 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 6 — Fractions of terms of punishment
Drafting note. Words “unless otherwise provided” are added
In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years unless otherwise provided.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 57 in BNS?
IPC Section 57 is BNS Section 6 — Fractions of terms of punishment.
Has the provision changed?
Words “unless otherwise provided” are 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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