Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 318BNS 94
Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
BNS 94 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 318 is BNS 94
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 318 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 318 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 94 it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 318 under BNS?
BNS 94: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 318 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 318 (Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body) corresponds to Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 318 and BNS 94?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 94 in a pleading?
Under Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 318 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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