IPC → BNS
IPC 138 in BNS: Section 166
Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier sailor or airman
IPC
138
BNS
166
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 138 dealt with “Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier sailor or airman”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 166 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 138?
- IPC Section 138 (Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier sailor or airman) corresponds to Section 166 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 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 137 → BNS 165 · Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
- 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
- IPC 143 → BNS 189(2) · Punishment for unlawful assembly