IPC 75 → BNS 13: Enhanced Punishment

Quick Summary: IPC 75 vs BNS 13

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 75 (Enhanced Punishment) 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. Enhanced Punishment now maps to BNS 13, and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 75 cover?

IPC 75 dealt with enhanced punishment — enhanced punishment for certain offences under chapter xii or chapter xvii after previous conviction. 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 13: What changed in the new law?

Removed from General Principles chapter; handled in specific offences. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to enhanced punishment are filed under BNS Section 13, while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 13

Removed

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For enhanced punishment, cite the current provision BNS 13 rather than the repealed IPC 75 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new enhanced punishment FIRs under BNS 13; procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 75 to BNS 13 mapping when checking your position on enhanced punishment under the new law.