Verified 2025 — BNS Bare Act

IPC 87 → BNS 25: Consent (Sports)

IPC Section 87 (Consent (Sports)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now covered under Section 25 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.

Old Law — IPC 1860

87

Consent (Sports)

Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent

New Law — BNS 2023

25

Consent (Sports)

Punishment / Liability

N/A - General Exception

Key Change / Note

Often used for sports injuries

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What changed for IPC 87?

IPC 87 (Consent (Sports)) — act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent — now maps to BNS Section 25. Key change: Often used for sports injuries. Punishment under BNS 25: N/A - General Exception.

Quick Summary: IPC 87 vs BNS 25

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 87 (Consent (Sports)) 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. Consent (Sports) now maps to BNS 25, and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 87 cover?

IPC 87 dealt with consent (sports) — act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent. 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 25: What changed in the new law?

Often used for sports injuries. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to consent (sports) are filed under BNS Section 25, while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 25

N/A - General Exception

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

Advocates: For consent (sports), cite the current provision BNS 25 rather than the repealed IPC 87 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
Police officers: Register new consent (sports) FIRs under BNS 25; procedure follows the BNSS.
Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 87 to BNS 25 mapping when checking your position on consent (sports) under the new law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 87?

IPC Section 87 (Consent (Sports)) is now covered under Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, effective from 1 July 2024.

What is the punishment under BNS 25?

N/A - General Exception

What is the key difference between IPC 87 and BNS 25?

Often used for sports injuries

Is IPC 87 still valid in India?

No. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 on 1 July 2024. The consent (sports) offence earlier in IPC 87 is now governed by BNS 25 — pending IPC 87 cases continue, but new FIRs cite BNS 25.