IPC 316 BNS Equivalent: New Section and What Changed

Aspect	IPC 1860 (repealed)	BNS 2023 (in force)
Section	316	92
Offence	Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide	Same
Punishment	Imprisonment of either description for up to ten years.	Same
Fine	The offender is also liable to fine. The section prescribes no limit.	Same
Bail	Non-Bailable	Same
Cognizance	Cognizable	Same
Compoundable	Non-Compoundable	Same
Triable By	Court of Session	Same

IPC 316 and BNS 92: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 316, IPC 1860

316. Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide.—Whoever does any act under such circumstances, that if he thereby caused death he would be guilty of culpable homicide, and does by such act cause the death of a quick unborn child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration A, knowing that he is likely to cause the death of a pregnant woman, does an act which, if it caused the death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but the death of an unborn quick child with which she is pregnant is thereby caused. A is guilty of the offence defined in this section.

BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 92, BNS 2023

Whoever does any act under such circumstances, that if he thereby caused death he would be guilty of culpable homicide, and does by such act cause the death of a quick unborn child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustration A, knowing that he is likely to cause the death of a pregnant woman, does an act which, if it caused the death of the woman, would amount to culpable homicide. The woman is injured, but does not die; but the death of an unborn quick child with which she is pregnant is thereby caused. A is guilty of the offence defined in this section.

Ingredients: IPC 316 vs BNS 92

Under IPC 316

The accused did an act
The act was done under such circumstances that, if the accused thereby caused death, the accused would be guilty of culpable homicide
The act caused the death of a quick unborn child

Under BNS 92

Doing an act under such circumstances that, if death were thereby caused, the offender would be guilty of culpable homicide
The act causes the death of a quick unborn child

What IPC 316 to BNS 92 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 316 IPC (now Section 92 BNS): an act done before 1 July 2024 is prosecuted under Section 316 IPC, and an act done on or after that date under Section 92 BNS. Because the offence is cognizable, the police may register a first information report and arrest without a warrant.

FAQs: IPC 316 to BNS 92

What is the BNS equivalent of Section 316 IPC?▼

Section 92 BNS corresponds to Section 316 IPC with identical wording, ingredients, illustration, and penalties.

What does quick unborn child mean under Section 316 IPC?▼

The IPC does not define the phrase. It refers to an unborn child that has reached the stage of pregnancy at which its movement can be felt.

Does Section 316 IPC or Section 92 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Acts committed before 1 July 2024 continue under Section 316 IPC, whereas later acts fall under Section 92 BNS.

IPC 316 to BNS 92: Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide

IPC 316 to BNS 92 at a Glance

What Changed From IPC 316 to BNS 92?

IPC 316 vs BNS 92: Comparison Table

IPC 316 and BNS 92: Bare Act Text Side by Side

Ingredients: IPC 316 vs BNS 92

What IPC 316 to BNS 92 Means for Pending Cases

FAQs: IPC 316 to BNS 92