IPC 3 → BNS 1(4): Offences committed beyond India

Quick Summary: IPC 3 vs BNS 1(4)

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 3 (Offences committed beyond India) 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. Offences committed beyond India now maps to BNS 1(4), and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 3 cover?

IPC 3 dealt with offences committed beyond india — punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, india. 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 1(4): What changed in the new law?

Consolidated under Section 1. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to offences committed beyond india are filed under BNS Section 1(4), while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 1(4)

N/A - Jurisdiction

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For offences committed beyond india, cite the current provision BNS 1(4) rather than the repealed IPC 3 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new offences committed beyond india FIRs under BNS 1(4); procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 3 to BNS 1(4) mapping when checking your position on offences committed beyond india under the new law.