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IPC 478 → BNS Repealed: Trade Marks (Repealed)

IPC Section 478 (Trade Marks (Repealed)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now repealed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

478

Trade Marks (Repealed)

Trade Marks (Repealed by Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958)

New Law — BNS 2023

Repealed

Trade Marks (Repealed)

Punishment / Liability

N/A

Key Change / Note

Handled by Trade Marks Act

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What changed for IPC 478?

IPC 478 dealt with trade marks (repealed) — trade marks (repealed by trade and merchandise marks act, 1958). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been repealed: Handled by Trade Marks Act. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 478 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 478 (Trade Marks (Repealed)): Repealed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 478 dealt with trade marks (repealed) — trade marks (repealed by trade and merchandise marks act, 1958). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been repealed. Handled by Trade Marks Act.

Because IPC 478 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 478?

IPC Section 478 (Trade Marks (Repealed)) has been repealed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Handled by Trade Marks Act.

What is the punishment under BNS Repealed?

N/A

What is the key difference between IPC 478 and BNS Repealed?

Handled by Trade Marks Act

Is IPC 478 still valid in India?

IPC Section 478 (Trade Marks (Repealed)) stands repealed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 478; pending trade marks (repealed) cases continue under the old provision.