IPC 427 in BNS: Find the New Section and What Changed

What Changed From IPC 427 to BNS 324(4)?

Section 427 IPC corresponds to Section 324(4) BNS. Section 427 IPC applied the two-year maximum to any loss or damage of fifty rupees or upwards. Section 324(4) BNS keeps the two-year maximum but confines it to loss or damage of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees. Mischief causing loss or damage of one lakh rupees or upwards carries imprisonment of up to five years under Section 324(5) BNS. Section 324(3) BNS is new and punishes mischief causing loss or damage to any property, including the property of Government or Local Authority, with imprisonment of up to one year, or fine, or both.

IPC 427 vs BNS 324(4): Comparison Table

Aspect	IPC 1860 (repealed)	BNS 2023 (in force)
Section	427	324(4)
Offence	Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees	Same
Punishment	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years.	Same
Fine	The court may impose fine alone, or fine in addition to imprisonment.	Same
Bail	Bailable	Same
Cognizance	Non-Cognizable	Same
Compoundable	Compoundable	Same
Triable By	Any Magistrate	Same

IPC 427 and BNS 324(4): Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 427, IPC 1860

427. Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees.—Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of fifty rupees or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 324(4), BNS 2023

(4) Whoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Ingredients: IPC 427 vs BNS 324(4)

Under IPC 427

The accused committed mischief as defined in Section 425 IPC
The mischief caused loss or damage to the amount of fifty rupees or upwards

Under BNS 324(4)

Commission of mischief as defined in Section 324(1) BNS
Loss or damage to the amount of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees
Punishment under Section 324(4) BNS of imprisonment of either description for up to two years, or with fine, or with both

What IPC 427 to BNS 324(4) Means for Pending Cases

For Section 427 IPC (now Section 324(4) BNS): under Section 324 BNS, the amount of the loss or damage decides the sub-section charged. Loss or damage of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees falls under Section 324(4) BNS, and loss or damage of one lakh rupees or upwards falls under Section 324(5) BNS.

FAQs: IPC 427 to BNS 324(4)

What changed from Section 427 IPC to Section 324(4) BNS?▼

The threshold of fifty rupees is replaced by a band of twenty thousand rupees and more but less than one lakh rupees, with the same two-year maximum. Damage of one lakh rupees or upwards now carries up to five years.

Where does Section 427 IPC sit in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼

Section 427 IPC is located at Section 324(4) BNS, in Chapter XVII, Of Offences Against Property, under the heading Of mischief.

Does Section 427 IPC or Section 324(4) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 427 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 427 IPC. Section 324(4) BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 427 to BNS 324(4): Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees

IPC 427 to BNS 324(4) at a Glance