What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 149?

IPC Section 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object) corresponds to Section 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.

What is the punishment under BNS Section 190?

Same as punishment for the offence committed by the assembly.

Is it bailable and cognizable?

Bailable: —. Cognizable: —. Triable by: Same as court for the offence committed. Always verify against the bare Act.

IPC → BNS

IPC 149 in BNS: Section 190

Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object

IPC

149

BNS

190

Bailable: —Cognizable: —Compoundable: —

Offence: Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object
Punishment: Same as punishment for the offence committed by the assembly.
Triable by: Same as court for the offence committed
Note: Vicarious-liability provision, applied alongside a substantive offence.

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Sourced & verified

Source: NCRB comparative table. Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.

Frequently asked

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 149?: IPC Section 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object) corresponds to Section 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
What is the punishment under BNS Section 190?: Same as punishment for the offence committed by the assembly.
Is it bailable and cognizable?: Bailable: —. Cognizable: —. Triable by: Same as court for the offence committed. Always verify against the bare Act.

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