Verified 2025 — BNS Bare Act

IPC 16 → BNS N/A: Repealed (IPC)

IPC Section 16 (Repealed (IPC)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now n/a under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

16

Repealed (IPC)

Definition of Government of India (Repealed in 1937)

New Law — BNS 2023

N/A

Repealed (IPC)

Punishment / Liability

N/A

Key Change / Note

Repealed from IPC

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What changed for IPC 16?

IPC 16 dealt with repealed (ipc) — definition of government of india (repealed in 1937). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been n/a: Repealed from IPC. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 16 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 16 (Repealed (IPC)): N/A under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 16 dealt with repealed (ipc) — definition of government of india (repealed in 1937). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been n/a. Repealed from IPC.

Because IPC 16 no longer carries a direct successor section, no fresh FIR is registered under it for conduct on or after 1 July 2024. Matters registered earlier continue under the old provision as per the saving clause of the BNS. Confirm the current position from the BNS bare act before relying on this mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 16?

IPC Section 16 (Repealed (IPC)) has been n/a in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Repealed from IPC.

What is the punishment under BNS N/A?

N/A

What is the key difference between IPC 16 and BNS N/A?

Repealed from IPC

Is IPC 16 still valid in India?

IPC Section 16 (Repealed (IPC)) stands n/a under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 16; pending repealed (ipc) cases continue under the old provision.