Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 54 & 55BNS 5
Commutation of sentence
BNS 5 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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What changed
- In this section, a cross reference to BNSS has been made, whereas IPC does not refer to CrPC in this context.
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Under Section 5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 54 & 55 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 54 & 55 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 54 & 55 (Commutation of sentence) corresponds to Section 5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 54 & 55 and BNS 5?
In this section, a cross reference to BNSS has been made, whereas IPC does not refer to CrPC in this context.
How do I cite BNS 5 in a pleading?
Under Section 5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 54 & 55 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 35 → BNS 3(6) — General explanations- When such an act is criminal by reason of its being done with a criminal knowledge or intention
- IPC 36 → BNS 3(7) — General explanations- Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission
- IPC 37 → BNS 3(8) — General explanations- Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence
- IPC 38 → BNS 3(9) — General explanations- Persons concerned in Criminal act may be guilty of different offences
- IPC 53 → BNS 4 — Punishments
- IPC 55A → BNS Explanati on to section 5 — Commutation of sentence
- IPC 57 → BNS 6 — Fractions of terms of punishment
- IPC 60 → BNS 7 — Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple
- IPC 63 → BNS 8(1) — Amount of fine, liability in default of payment of fine, etc
- IPC 64 → BNS 8(2) — Sentence of imprisonment for non- payment of fine
Popular sections
- IPC 406 → BNS 316(2) — Punishment for criminal breach of trust
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- IPC 365 → BNS 140(3) — Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person
- IPC 506 → BNS 351(2)/(3) — Criminal intimidation punishment
- CrPC 151 → BNSS 170 — Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences
- IPC 292 → BNS 294 — Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc
- IPC 455 → BNS 331(5) — Lurking house-trespass or house- breaking after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint
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