IPC → BNS
IPC 144 in BNS: Section 189(4)
Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon
IPC
144
BNS
189(4)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 144 dealt with “Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 189(4) 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 144?
- IPC Section 144 (Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon) corresponds to Section 189(4) 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 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
- IPC 145 → BNS 189(3) · Joining or continuing in unlawful assembly knowing it has been commanded to disperse
- IPC 146 → BNS 191(1) · Rioting
- IPC 147 → BNS 191(2) · Punishment for rioting
- IPC 148 → BNS 191(3) · Rioting armed with deadly weapon