Verified 2025 — BNS Bare Act

IPC 61 → BNS N/A: Repealed (IPC)

IPC Section 61 (Repealed (IPC)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now n/a under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

61

Repealed (IPC)

Sentence of forfeiture of property (Repealed in 1921)

New Law — BNS 2023

N/A

Repealed (IPC)

Punishment / Liability

N/A

Key Change / Note

Repealed from IPC in 1921

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What changed for IPC 61?

IPC 61 dealt with repealed (ipc) — sentence of forfeiture of property (repealed in 1921). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been n/a: Repealed from IPC in 1921. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 61 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 61 (Repealed (IPC)): N/A under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 61 dealt with repealed (ipc) — sentence of forfeiture of property (repealed in 1921). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been n/a. Repealed from IPC in 1921.

Because IPC 61 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 61?

IPC Section 61 (Repealed (IPC)) has been n/a in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Repealed from IPC in 1921.

What is the punishment under BNS N/A?

N/A

What is the key difference between IPC 61 and BNS N/A?

Repealed from IPC in 1921

Is IPC 61 still valid in India?

IPC Section 61 (Repealed (IPC)) stands n/a under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 61; pending repealed (ipc) cases continue under the old provision.