IPC 420 vs BNS 318: Cheating and Fraud Laws Compared | Bharat Samvidhan
Compare the statutory provisions for Cheating, Forgery, and Breach of Trust between Section 420 IPC and Section 318 BNS under India's new criminal code.
BNS vs IPC COMPARISON GUIDE
Detailed comparison table of the changes in the transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Side-by-Side Comparison
Offense Description
Old IPC Provision
New BNS Provision
Key Changes & Sentencing Rules
Transition Note:
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the IPC on July 1, 2024. All FIRs registered on or after this date for crimes committed on or after July 1 are prosecuted under the BNS.
Key Highlights of the Transition