IPC → BNS
IPC 158 in BNS: Section 189(8)
Being hired to take part in unlawful assembly or riot
IPC
158
BNS
189(8)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 158 dealt with “Being hired to take part in unlawful assembly or riot”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 189(8) 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 158?
- IPC Section 158 (Being hired to take part in unlawful assembly or riot) corresponds to Section 189(8) 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 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
- IPC 159 → BNS 194(1) · Affray
- IPC 160 → BNS 194(2) · Punishment for committing affray
- IPC 166 → BNS 198 · Public servant disobeying law with intent to cause injury to any person
- IPC 166A → BNS 199 · Public servant disobeying direction under law