IPC 478→REPEALED

IPC 478: Trade Mark (Repealed)

Section 478 of IPC has been repealed and has no equivalent in BNS 2023.

What Happened to IPC 478?

Section 478 IPC had stood repealed since 1959 when the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the IPC. The Sanhita contains no equivalent section and does not define or regulate trade marks, which are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

IPC 478 Is Repealed

Section 478 (Trade Mark) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 has been repealed and has no corresponding section in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Repealed. Section 478 IPC was repealed by the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has no counterpart on trade marks.

What IPC 478 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 478 IPC (now Section REPEALED BNS): for an act done before the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force, the IPC applies, but Section 478 IPC had already been repealed in 1959. Trade mark matters continue to be governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

FAQs: IPC 478

What changed regarding Section 478 IPC under the BNS?▼

Section 478 IPC was repealed in 1959 and has no equivalent in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which does not deal with trade marks.

Does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have a counterpart to Section 478 IPC?▼

No. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita contains no section on trade marks, as trade marks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Which Code governs an act covered by Section 478 IPC and done before 1 July 2024?▼

The IPC. Section 358 BNS repeals the IPC but saves anything done or any liability incurred under it before that date.

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 ·