IPC 120 → BNS 60: Concealing Design (Imprisonment)

Quick Summary: IPC 120 vs BNS 60

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 120 (Concealing Design (Imprisonment)) 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. Concealing Design (Imprisonment) now maps to BNS 60, and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 120 cover?

IPC 120 dealt with concealing design (imprisonment) — concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment. 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 60: What changed in the new law?

No major change. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to concealing design (imprisonment) are filed under BNS Section 60, while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 60

Same

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For concealing design (imprisonment), cite the current provision BNS 60 rather than the repealed IPC 120 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new concealing design (imprisonment) FIRs under BNS 60; procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 120 to BNS 60 mapping when checking your position on concealing design (imprisonment) under the new law.