IPC → BNS
IPC 136 in BNS: Section 164
Harbouring deserter
IPC
136
BNS
164
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 136 dealt with “Harbouring deserter”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 164 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 136?
- IPC Section 136 (Harbouring deserter) corresponds to Section 164 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 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
- IPC 134 → BNS 162 · Abetment of such assault if assault committed
- IPC 135 → BNS 163 · Abetment of desertion of soldier sailor or airman
- IPC 137 → BNS 165 · Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
- IPC 138 → BNS 166 · Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier sailor or airman
- IPC 139 → BNS 167 · Persons subject to certain Acts
- IPC 140 → BNS 168 · Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier sailor or airman