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BNS chapter hubs

BNS chapter hubs

Explore the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita by chapter group so you can find the right offence cluster and the corresponding section mapping quickly.

Chapter

Chapter 1 — General

General definitions, basic structure, and foundational principles of the BNS.

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Chapter

Chapter 2 — Punishments

The BNS punishment chapter covers the statutory sentencing framework and the principal offences tied to punishment.

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Chapter

Chapter 3 — Offences against the body

This chapter includes offences relating to homicide, hurt, assault, kidnapping, and sexual offences under the BNS.

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Chapter

Chapter 4 — Offences against property

Property offences under the BNS include theft, robbery, cheating, fraud, and related offences.

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Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and bare Act.