IPC → BNS
IPC 170 in BNS: Section 204
Personating a public servant
IPC
170
BNS
204
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 170 dealt with “Personating a public servant”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 204 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 170?
- IPC Section 170 (Personating a public servant) corresponds to Section 204 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 166B → BNS 200 · Punishment for non-treatment of victim
- IPC 167 → BNS 201 · Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
- IPC 168 → BNS 202 · Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
- IPC 169 → BNS 203 · Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
- IPC 171 → BNS 205 · Wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent
- IPC 171-I → BNS 177 · Failure to keep election accounts
- IPC 171A → BNS 169 · Candidate electoral right defined
- IPC 171B → BNS 170 · Bribery