IPC 302 & 307 vs BNS 103 & 109: Homicide Laws Compared | Bharat Samvidhan
Explore structural changes in homicide, attempt to murder, and mob lynching provisions comparing Sections 302/307 IPC with Sections 103/109 BNS.
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