IPC → BNS
IPC 159 in BNS: Section 194(1)
Affray
IPC
159
BNS
194(1)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 159 dealt with “Affray”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 194(1) 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 159?
- IPC Section 159 (Affray) corresponds to Section 194(1) 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 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 158 → BNS 189(8) · Being hired to take part in unlawful assembly or riot
- 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
- IPC 166B → BNS 200 · Punishment for non-treatment of victim