IPC → BNS
IPC 137 in BNS: Section 165
Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
IPC
137
BNS
165
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 137 dealt with “Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 165 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 137?
- IPC Section 137 (Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master) corresponds to Section 165 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 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 136 → BNS 164 · Harbouring deserter
- 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
- IPC 141 → BNS 189(1) · Unlawful assembly