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IPC 162 → BNS Repealed: Bribery Influence (Repealed)

IPC Section 162 (Bribery Influence (Repealed)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now repealed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

162

Bribery Influence (Repealed)

Taking gratification, in order by corrupt or illegal means to influence public servant

New Law — BNS 2023

Repealed

Bribery Influence (Repealed)

Punishment / Liability
Covered by PC Act
Key Change / Note
Repealed by Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

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What changed for IPC 162?

IPC 162 dealt with bribery influence (repealed)taking gratification, in order by corrupt or illegal means to influence public servant. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been repealed: Repealed by Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 162 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 162 (Bribery Influence (Repealed)): Repealed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 162 dealt with bribery influence (repealed)taking gratification, in order by corrupt or illegal means to influence public servant. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been repealed. Repealed by Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Because IPC 162 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 162?

IPC Section 162 (Bribery Influence (Repealed)) has been repealed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Repealed by Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

What is the punishment under BNS Repealed?

Covered by PC Act

What is the key difference between IPC 162 and BNS Repealed?

Repealed by Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

Is IPC 162 still valid in India?

IPC Section 162 (Bribery Influence (Repealed)) stands repealed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 162; pending bribery influence (repealed) cases continue under the old provision.

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