IPC → BNS
IPC 102 in BNS: Section 40
Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body
IPC
102
BNS
40
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 102 dealt with “Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 40 of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 102?
- IPC Section 102 (Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body) corresponds to Section 40 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 98 → BNS 36 · Right of private defence against act of person of unsound mind
- IPC 99 → BNS 37 · Acts against which there is no right of private defence
- IPC 100 → BNS 38 · When right of private defence of body extends to causing death
- IPC 101 → BNS 39 · When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
- IPC 103 → BNS 41 · When right of private defence of property extends to causing death
- IPC 104 → BNS 42 · When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
- IPC 105 → BNS 43 · Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of property
- IPC 106 → BNS 44 · Right of private defence against deadly assault when risk of harm to innocent person