IPC 329 to BNS 119(2): Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act
Section 329 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 119(2) BNS (2023)
IPC 329 to BNS 119(2) at a Glance
Section 329 IPC (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act) is now Section 119(2) BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is non-bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 329 to BNS 119(2)?
Section 329 IPC is succeeded by Section 119(2) BNS. Section 119 BNS consolidates offences of causing hurt to extort property, placing grievous hurt in sub-section 2. Rather than reciting the extortion and constraint limbs at length, Section 119(2) BNS incorporates them by referring to any purpose referred to in sub-section 1. The punishment remains unchanged, providing for imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for up to ten years, and liability to fine.
IPC 329 vs BNS 119(2): Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 329 | 119(2) |
| Offence | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act | Same |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. | Same |
| Fine | The offender is also liable to fine in addition to imprisonment. | Same |
| Bail | Non-Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
| Triable By | Court of Session | Same |
IPC 329 and BNS 119(2): Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 329, IPC 1860
Section 119(2), BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 329 vs BNS 119(2)
- The accused voluntarily caused grievous hurt to any person
- The grievous hurt was caused for the purpose of extorting any property or valuable security from the sufferer or from any person interested in the sufferer
- Or the grievous hurt was caused for the purpose of constraining the sufferer or any person interested in the sufferer to do anything that is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence
- Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to any person
- For any purpose referred to in Section 119(1) BNS, namely extorting property or valuable security, or constraining a person to do anything illegal or facilitate an offence
What IPC 329 to BNS 119(2) Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 329 to BNS 119(2)
What changed from Section 329 IPC to Section 119(2) BNS?▼
The substance of the offence and the punishment remain unchanged. Section 119(2) BNS incorporates the purposes of extortion and constraint by referencing sub-section 1 rather than restating them in full.
Where is Section 329 IPC placed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼
In Section 119(2) BNS, in Chapter VI, Of Offences Affecting the Human Body, under the sub-heading Of hurt.
Does Section 329 IPC or Section 119(2) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 329 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 329 IPC. Section 119(2) 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 ·