IPC → BNS
IPC 185 in BNS: Section 220
Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant
IPC
185
BNS
220
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 185 dealt with “Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 220 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 185?
- IPC Section 185 (Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant) corresponds to Section 220 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 181 → BNS 216 · False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer oath
- IPC 182 → BNS 217 · False information with intent to cause public servant to use lawful power to injury of another
- IPC 183 → BNS 218 · Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of public servant
- IPC 184 → BNS 219 · Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant
- IPC 186 → BNS 221 · Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions
- IPC 187 → BNS 222 · Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
- IPC 188 → BNS 223 · Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant
- IPC 189 → BNS 224 · Threat of injury to public servant