IPC → BNS
IPC 153B in BNS: Section 197
Imputations assertions prejudicial to national integration
IPC
153B
BNS
197
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 153B dealt with “Imputations assertions prejudicial to national integration”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 197 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 153B?
- IPC Section 153B (Imputations assertions prejudicial to national integration) corresponds to Section 197 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 151 → BNS 189(5) · Knowingly joining or continuing in assembly of five or more persons after commanded to disperse
- IPC 152 → BNS 195 · Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot
- IPC 153 → BNS 192 · Wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot if rioting be committed or not
- IPC 153A → BNS 196 · Promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion race place of birth etc.
- IPC 154 → BNS 193(1) · Owner or occupier of land on which unlawful assembly is held
- IPC 155 → BNS 193(2) · Liability of person for whose benefit riot is committed
- IPC 156 → BNS 193(3) · Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed
- IPC 157 → BNS 189(7) · Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly