IPC 70 → BNS 8(7): Levy of Fine

Quick Summary: IPC 70 vs BNS 8(7)

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 70 (Levy of Fine) 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. Levy of Fine now maps to BNS 8(7), and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 70 cover?

IPC 70 dealt with levy of fine — fine leviable within 6 years, or during imprisonment. death not to discharge property from liability. 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 8(7): What changed in the new law?

No major change. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to levy of fine are filed under BNS Section 8(7), while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 8(7)

Same

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For levy of fine, cite the current provision BNS 8(7) rather than the repealed IPC 70 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new levy of fine FIRs under BNS 8(7); procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 70 to BNS 8(7) mapping when checking your position on levy of fine under the new law.