IPC 44 to BNS 2(14): “Injury”
Section 44 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 2(14) BNS (2023)
IPC 44 to BNS 2(14) at a Glance
Section 44 IPC (“Injury”) is now Section 2(14) BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 44 to BNS 2(14)?
Section 2(14) BNS keeps the definition and changes one word. Injury means any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property, where the IPC said denotes. It is now clause 14 of the definitions section, with the word in lower case, in place of a section of its own.
IPC 44 vs BNS 2(14): Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 44 | 2(14) |
| Offence | “Injury” | Same |
| Punishment | None. Section 44 IPC creates no offence. | None. Section 2(14) BNS creates no offence. |
| Fine | None. | Same |
| Bail | Non-Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
IPC 44 and BNS 2(14): Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 44, IPC 1860
Section 2(14), BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 44 vs BNS 2(14)
- Harm of any kind whatever
- Illegally caused
- To any person
- In body, mind, reputation or property
- Harm of any kind whatever
- Illegally caused
- To any person
- In body, mind, reputation or property
What IPC 44 to BNS 2(14) Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 44 to BNS 2(14)
Did the meaning of injury change when Section 44 IPC became Section 2(14) BNS?▼
No. Section 2(14) BNS says injury means any harm whatever illegally caused to any person, in body, mind, reputation or property, where the IPC said denotes. The meaning is the same.
Where does Section 44 IPC sit in the BNS?▼
In Section 2 BNS, the definitions section, as clause 14, headed injury.
Does Section 44 IPC or Section 2(14) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 44 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 Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 44 IPC. Section 2(14) 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 ·