BNS overview

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita overview

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024. It keeps the core criminal law framework but reorders, renumbers, and reclassifies offences around new BNS chapters and updated definitions.

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BNS Overview

Understand the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the 2023 overhaul of the older IPC, including chapter structure, key offences, and the section mapping logic.

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BNS Section Directory

Browse the BNS section directory by offence cluster, chapter, and the corresponding IPC references to find the correct section quickly.

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BNS Chapter Hubs

Explore the main BNS chapter groups, including offences against the person, property, public order, and organised crime.

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BNS Definitions

Review key legal definitions under the BNS that shape how terms like hurt, assault, property, and public servants are interpreted.

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BNS Punishment & Sentencing

See the main BNS punishment and sentencing categories, from imprisonment to fines, compensation, and offence-specific consequences.

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Why this matters

The BNS is the current offence framework used after the 2024 reform.
Most searches are section-specific: “IPC 302 in BNS”, “Section 61 BNS”, or “BNS section mapping”.
The most useful pages are the actual section and chapter hubs, not generic template pages.

Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official bare Act.