IPC 110→BNS 50

IPC 110 to BNS 50: Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor

Section 110 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 50 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 110 →View BNS Section 50 →

IPC 110 to BNS 50 at a Glance

Section 110 IPC (Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor) is now Section 50 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 110 to BNS 50?

Section 110 IPC is replaced by Section 50 BNS, with the identical heading, statutory words and punishment.

IPC 110 vs BNS 50: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section11050
OffencePunishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettorSame
PunishmentThe punishment provided for the offence that would have been committed had the act been done with the intention or knowledge of the abettor.Same
FineThe fine provided for that offence, where it carries one.Same
BailNon-BailableSame
CognizanceNon-CognizableSame
CompoundableCompoundableSame
Triable ByCourt by which offence abetted is triableSame

IPC 110 and BNS 50: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 110, IPC 1860

110. Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor.—Whoever abets the commission of an offence shall, if the person abetted does the act with a different intention or knowledge from that of the abettor, be punished with the punishment provided for the offence which would have been committed if the act had been done with the intention or knowledge of the abettor and with no other.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 50, BNS 2023

Whoever abets the commission of an offence shall, if the person abetted does the act with a different intention or knowledge from that of the abettor, be punished with the punishment provided for the offence which would have been committed if the act had been done with the intention or knowledge of the abettor and with no other.

Ingredients: IPC 110 vs BNS 50

Under IPC 110
  1. The accused abetted the commission of an offence through instigation, conspiracy or intentional aid
  2. The person abetted performs the act abetted
  3. The person abetted does that act with a different intention or knowledge from that of the abettor
Under BNS 50
  1. Abetment of the commission of an offence
  2. Commission of the act abetted by the person abetted
  3. The person abetted does the act with a different intention or knowledge from that of the abettor
  4. Punishment is that provided for the offence that would have been committed if done with the intention or knowledge of the abettor and with no other

What IPC 110 to BNS 50 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 110 IPC (now Section 50 BNS): under Section 50 BNS, the punishment of an abettor where the perpetrator acts with a different intention or knowledge remains unchanged. A charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 50 BNS and is framed on the same elements as before.

FAQs: IPC 110 to BNS 50

What changed from Section 110 IPC in Section 50 BNS?▼

Section 50 BNS retains the exact heading, text and penal principle of Section 110 IPC without any change.

Where does Section 110 IPC sit in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼

It sits in Section 50 BNS, in Chapter IV, Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy and Attempt.

Does Section 110 IPC or Section 50 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 110 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 110 IPC. Section 50 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·