IPC 271 BNS Equivalent: New Section and What Changed

What Changed From IPC 271 to BNS 273?

Section 271 IPC is replaced by Section 273 BNS. The BNS modernised the provision by substituting mode of transport for vessel and Section 273 BNS speaks of regulating the intercourse of any such transport in a state of quarantine without naming the shore or other vessels. The requirement that the rule be promulgated was also omitted, leaving rule made by the Government. The punishment of imprisonment for up to six months, or fine, or both remains unchanged.

IPC 271 vs BNS 273: Comparison Table

Aspect	IPC 1860 (repealed)	BNS 2023 (in force)
Section	271	273
Offence	Disobedience to quarantine rule	Same
Punishment	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or fine, or both.	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months.
Fine	Fine with no fixed limit, alone or with imprisonment.	Punishable with fine alone or in addition to imprisonment.
Bail	Bailable	Same
Cognizance	Non-Cognizable	Same
Compoundable	Non-Compoundable	Same
Triable By	Any Magistrate	Same

IPC 271 and BNS 273: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 271, IPC 1860

271. Disobedience to quarantine rule.—Whoever knowingly disobeys any rule made and promulgated by the Government for putting any vessel into a state of quarantine, or for regulating the intercourse of vessels in a state of quarantine with the shore or with other vessels, or for regulating the intercourse between places where an infectious disease prevails and other places, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 273, BNS 2023

Whoever knowingly disobeys any rule made by the Government for putting any mode of transport into a state of quarantine, or for regulating the intercourse of any such transport in a state of quarantine or for regulating the intercourse between places where an infectious disease prevails and other places, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.

Ingredients: IPC 271 vs BNS 273

Under IPC 271

A quarantine rule made and promulgated by the Government
The rule is for putting a vessel into quarantine, or regulating intercourse of quarantined vessels with the shore or other vessels, or regulating intercourse between places where an infectious disease prevails and other places
The person disobeyed that rule
The disobedience was done knowingly

Under BNS 273

A quarantine rule made by the Government for putting any mode of transport into quarantine or regulating intercourse with infected places
Disobedience to that rule by the person
Knowing disobedience of the rule

What IPC 271 to BNS 273 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 271 IPC (now Section 273 BNS): under Section 273 BNS the offence applies to any mode of transport rather than vessels alone, while an act committed before the new Code took effect remains subject to Section 271 IPC.

FAQs: IPC 271 to BNS 273

What changed when Section 271 IPC became Section 273 BNS?▼

Section 273 BNS broadens the subject matter from vessels to any mode of transport, drops the word promulgated, and simplifies the intercourse wording. The punishment of imprisonment up to six months, or fine, or both remains the same.

Where does Section 271 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 273 BNS, in Chapter XV, Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals.

Does Section 271 IPC or Section 273 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 271 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 271 IPC. Section 273 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 271 to BNS 273: Disobedience to quarantine rule

IPC 271 to BNS 273 at a Glance