IPC 154→BNS 193(1)

IPC 154 to BNS 193(1): Owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held

Section 154 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 193(1) BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 154 →View BNS Section 193(1) →

IPC 154 to BNS 193(1) at a Glance

Section 154 IPC (Owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held) is now Section 193(1) BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and non-cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 154 to BNS 193(1)?

Section 154 IPC is now Section 193(1) BNS, with a longer title and one change of words. The fine is the same. The BNS joins Sections 155 and 156 IPC to it as Section 193(2) BNS and Section 193(3) BNS under a single title, Liability of owner, occupier, etc., of land on which an unlawful assembly or riot takes place. The IPC speaks of the principal officer at the nearest police-station and the BNS speaks of the officer in charge at the nearest police station.

IPC 154 vs BNS 193(1): Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section154193(1)
OffenceOwner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is heldSame
PunishmentNone. The section provides for fine only.Same
FineFine not exceeding one thousand rupees.Same
BailBailableSame
CognizanceNon-CognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByAny MagistrateSame

IPC 154 and BNS 193(1): Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 154, IPC 1860

154. Owner or occupier of land on which an unlawful assembly is held.—Whenever any unlawful assembly or riot takes place, the owner or occupier of the land upon which such unlawful assembly is held, or such riot is committed, and any person having or claiming an interest in such land, shall be punishable with fine not exceeding one thousand rupees, if he or his agent or manager, knowing that such offence is being or has been committed, or having reason to believe it is likely to be committed, do not give the earliest notice thereof in his or their power to the principal officer at the nearest police-station, and do not, in the case of his or their having reason to believe that it was about to be committed, use all lawful means in his or their power to prevent it and, in the event of its taking place, do not use all lawful means in his or their power to disperse or suppress the riot or unlawful assembly.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 193(1), BNS 2023

(1) Whenever any unlawful assembly or riot takes place, the owner or occupier of the land upon which such unlawful assembly is held, or such riot is committed, and any person having or claiming an interest in such land, shall be punishable with fine not exceeding one thousand rupees, if he or his agent or manager, knowing that such offence is being or has been committed, or having reason to believe it is likely to be committed, do not give the earliest notice thereof in his or their power to the officer in charge at the nearest police station, and do not, in the case of his or their having reason to believe that it was about to be committed, use all lawful means in his or their power to prevent it and, in the event of its taking place, do not use all lawful means in his or their power to disperse or suppress the riot or unlawful assembly.

Ingredients: IPC 154 vs BNS 193(1)

Under IPC 154
  1. An unlawful assembly or riot takes place, with the assembly held or the riot committed on the land
  2. The accused is the owner or occupier of that land, or a person having or claiming an interest in it
  3. The accused, or his agent or manager, knew that the offence was being or had been committed, or had reason to believe it was likely to be committed
  4. The accused, or his agent or manager, did not give the earliest notice in his or their power to the principal officer at the nearest police-station
  5. Where there was reason to believe it was about to be committed, they did not use all lawful means in their power to prevent it
  6. In the event of its taking place, they did not use all lawful means in their power to disperse or suppress the riot or unlawful assembly
Under BNS 193(1)
  1. An unlawful assembly is held or a riot is committed on the land
  2. The accused owns or occupies the land or has or claims an interest in it
  3. He or his agent or manager knew that the offence was being or had been committed or had reason to believe it was likely to be committed
  4. He or they did not give the earliest notice in his or their power to the officer in charge at the nearest police station
  5. Having reason to believe it was about to be committed, he or they did not use all lawful means in their power to prevent it
  6. If it took place, he or they did not use all lawful means in their power to disperse or suppress the riot or unlawful assembly

What IPC 154 to BNS 193(1) Means for Pending Cases

For Section 154 IPC (now Section 193(1) BNS): the fine of up to one thousand rupees and the liability of the landowner are unchanged. A charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 193(1) BNS. The notice that the section speaks of goes to the officer in charge at the nearest police station and no longer to the principal officer.

FAQs: IPC 154 to BNS 193(1)

What changed when Section 154 IPC became Section 193(1) BNS?▼

The fine and the rule are the same. Section 193(1) BNS has a longer title and sits with Sections 155 and 156 IPC as one section. One phrase changed. The BNS names the officer in charge at the nearest police station where the IPC names the principal officer at the nearest police-station.

Where does Section 154 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 193(1) BNS, in Chapter XI, Of Offences Against the Public Tranquillity.

Does Section 154 IPC or Section 193(1) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 154 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 154 IPC. Section 193(1) 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 ·