IPC 108A → BNS 47: Abetment Outside India

Quick Summary: IPC 108A vs BNS 47

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 108A (Abetment Outside India) is among the offences re-enacted by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which reorganises and renumbers the old Indian Penal Code while keeping the core ingredients intact. Abetment Outside India now maps to BNS 47, and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 108A cover?

IPC 108A dealt with abetment outside india — abetment in india of offences outside india. Until 30 June 2024, every FIR and criminal trial for this offence was registered and prosecuted under this provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860.

BNS 47: What changed in the new law?

No major change. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to abetment outside india are filed under BNS Section 47, while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 47

Same

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For abetment outside india, cite the current provision BNS 47 rather than the repealed IPC 108A in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new abetment outside india FIRs under BNS 47; procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 108A to BNS 47 mapping when checking your position on abetment outside india under the new law.