IPC Section 27 (Property in Possession) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now covered under Section 2(21) Explanation of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. Under the new criminal law framework, IPC Section 27 (Property in Possession) is now mapped to BNS Section 2(21) Explanation.
IPC 27 dealt with property in possession — property in possession of wife, clerk or servant. Until 30 June 2024, every FIR and criminal trial relating to this offence in India was registered and prosecuted under this provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860.
Included as Explanation to 'Movable Property'. From 1 July 2024, all new criminal complaints relating to property in possession are filed under BNS Section 2(21) Explanation. Cases registered before 1 July 2024 will, however, continue to be tried under the old IPC provisions as per the saving clause of the BNS.
N/A - Liability Principle
IPC Section 27 (Property in Possession) is now covered under Section 2(21) Explanation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.
N/A - Liability Principle
Included as Explanation to 'Movable Property'
No. The Indian Penal Code 1860 has been repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 with effect from 1 July 2024. All ongoing cases under IPC continue, but new FIRs are registered under BNS.
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