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IPC 18 → BNS Removed: India

IPC Section 18 (India) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

18

India

Definition of 'India'

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

India

Punishment / Liability

N/A - Definition

Key Change / Note

Refers to territory of India

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What changed for IPC 18?

IPC 18 dealt with india — definition of 'india'. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Refers to territory of India. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 18 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 18 (India): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 18 dealt with india — definition of 'india'. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Refers to territory of India.

Because IPC 18 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 18?

IPC Section 18 (India) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Refers to territory of India.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

N/A - Definition

What is the key difference between IPC 18 and BNS Removed?

Refers to territory of India

Is IPC 18 still valid in India?

IPC Section 18 (India) stands removed 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 The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 18; pending india cases continue under the old provision.