IPC 302 to BNS 101(1) Equivalent Section
Complete mapping of Murder from old criminal law to new criminal law 2023
IPC 302BNS 101(1)
Murder
Punishment: death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine
IPC 302
Old Law (Repealed)
Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS 101(1)
New Law (Active)
Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
What Changed
- Section number changed from 302 to 101(1)
- Murder definition remains the same
- Punishment unchanged - death or life imprisonment
- Now part of 'Offences against the Human Body' chapter
- Minor language updates for clarity
Drafting-Ready Sentences
"Offence under Section 101(1) BNS (corresponding to Section 302 IPC)"
"Section 101(1) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023"
" punishable under Section 101(1) BNS with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine"