IPC → BNS
IPC 129 in BNS: Section 157
Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
IPC
129
BNS
157
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 129 dealt with “Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 157 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 129?
- IPC Section 129 (Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape) corresponds to Section 157 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 125 → BNS 153 · Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India
- IPC 126 → BNS 154 · Committing depredation on territories of foreign State at peace with Government of India
- IPC 127 → BNS 155 · Receiving property taken by war or depredation
- IPC 128 → BNS 156 · Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape
- IPC 130 → BNS 158 · Aiding escape of rescuing or harbouring such prisoner
- IPC 131 → BNS 159 · Abetting mutiny or attempting to seduce soldier sailor or airman from his duty
- IPC 132 → BNS 160 · Abetment of mutiny if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
- IPC 133 → BNS 161 · Abetment of assault by soldier sailor or airman on his superior officer