IPC 378 vs BNS 303: Property Theft Laws Compared | Bharat Samvidhan
Compare theft, extortion, and snatching definitions and statutory punishments between IPC 378 and BNS 303.
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