IPC 413 in BNS: Find the New Section and What Changed

What Changed From IPC 413 to BNS 317(4)?

Section 413 IPC corresponds to Section 317(4) BNS. Section 317(4) BNS reproduces the text and penalties of Section 413 IPC without substantive change, maintaining imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for up to ten years, and liability to fine. The provision forms the fourth sub-section of consolidated Section 317 BNS. Because Section 317(1) BNS adds cheating to the definition of stolen property, habitual dealing in property obtained by cheating is now covered under Section 317(4) BNS.

IPC 413 vs BNS 317(4): Comparison Table

Aspect	IPC 1860 (repealed)	BNS 2023 (in force)
Section	413	317(4)
Offence	Habitually dealing in stolen property	Same
Punishment	Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years.	Same
Fine	The offender is also liable to fine. The statute does not prescribe a mandatory fine or fix a maximum amount.	Same
Bail	Non-Bailable	Same
Cognizance	Cognizable	Same
Compoundable	Non-Compoundable	Same
Triable By	Court of Session	Same

IPC 413 and BNS 317(4): Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 413, IPC 1860

413. Habitually dealing in stolen property.—Whoever habitually receives or deals in property which he knows or has reason to believe to be stolen property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 317(4), BNS 2023

(4) Whoever habitually receives or deals in property which he knows or has reason to believe to be stolen property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Ingredients: IPC 413 vs BNS 317(4)

Under IPC 413

The property in question was stolen property within the meaning of Section 410 IPC
The accused habitually received or dealt in such property
The accused knew or had reason to believe that the property was stolen property

Under BNS 317(4)

Stolen property within the meaning of Section 317(1) BNS
Habitual receiving of or dealing in such property by the accused
Knowledge or reason to believe that the property was stolen property
Punishment under Section 317(4) BNS of imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description up to ten years, and liability to fine

What IPC 413 to BNS 317(4) Means for Pending Cases

For Section 413 IPC (now Section 317(4) BNS): under Section 317(4) BNS, the offence and penalties for habitually dealing in stolen property remain unchanged, though the provision now also applies to property obtained by cheating as defined under the new Sanhita.

FAQs: IPC 413 to BNS 317(4)

What changed from Section 413 IPC to Section 317(4) BNS?▼

Section 317(4) BNS preserves the statutory wording and penalties of Section 413 IPC. Its practical reach is widened because Section 317(1) BNS adds cheating to the definition of stolen property, which Section 410 IPC did not include.

Where does Section 413 IPC sit in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼

Section 413 IPC is located at Section 317(4) BNS, in Chapter XVII, Of Offences Against Property.

Does Section 413 IPC or Section 317(4) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 413 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 413 IPC. Section 317(4) BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 413 to BNS 317(4): Habitually dealing in stolen property

IPC 413 to BNS 317(4) at a Glance