IPC 24 to BNS 2(7): “Dishonestly”
Section 24 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 2(7) BNS (2023)
IPC 24 to BNS 2(7) at a Glance
Section 24 IPC (“Dishonestly”) is now Section 2(7) BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 24 to BNS 2(7)?
Section 2(7) BNS states the definition as dishonestly means doing anything with the intention of causing wrongful gain to one person or wrongful loss to another person. The IPC framed it around the doer, saying whoever does anything with that intention is said to do that thing dishonestly. The intention required is word for word the same.
IPC 24 vs BNS 2(7): Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 24 | 2(7) |
| Offence | “Dishonestly” | Same |
| Punishment | None. Section 24 IPC creates no offence. | None. Section 2(7) BNS creates no offence. |
| Fine | None. | Same |
| Bail | Non-Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
IPC 24 and BNS 2(7): Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 24, IPC 1860
Section 2(7), BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 24 vs BNS 2(7)
- An act done by the person
- An intention, when doing it, of causing wrongful gain to one person or wrongful loss to another person
- An act done by the person
- An intention, when doing it, of causing wrongful gain to one person
- Or an intention, when doing it, of causing wrongful loss to another person
What IPC 24 to BNS 2(7) Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 24 to BNS 2(7)
Did the meaning of dishonestly change when Section 24 IPC became Section 2(7) BNS?▼
No. Section 2(7) BNS requires the same intention of causing wrongful gain to one person or wrongful loss to another person. Only the form of the sentence changed.
Where are wrongful gain and wrongful loss defined in the BNS, in place of Section 24 IPC?▼
In Section 2(36) BNS for wrongful gain, Section 2(37) BNS for wrongful loss, and Section 2(38) BNS for gaining and losing wrongfully.
Does Section 24 IPC or Section 2(7) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 24 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 Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 24 IPC. Section 2(7) 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 ·