IPC 50: “Section” (Repealed)
Section 50 of IPC has been repealed and has no equivalent in BNS 2023.
What Happened to IPC 50?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita does not carry the definition forward, and the definitions section has no clause for the word section.
IPC 50 Is Repealed
Section 50 (“Section”) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 has been repealed and has no corresponding section in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Deleted. The BNS has no definition of the word section.
What IPC 50 Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 50
Does the BNS have a section like Section 50 IPC?▼
No. The BNS does not define the word section.
Which Code governs an act covered by Section 50 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 ·