IPC → BNS
IPC 19 in BNS: Section 2(16)
Judge
IPC
19
BNS
2(16)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 19 dealt with “Judge”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 2(16) 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 19?
- IPC Section 19 (Judge) corresponds to Section 2(16) 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 10 → BNS 2(19), 2(35) · Man and Woman
- IPC 11 → BNS 2(26) · Person
- IPC 12 → BNS 2(27) · Public
- IPC 17 → BNS 2(12) · Government
- IPC 20 → BNS 2(5) · Court of Justice
- IPC 21 → BNS 2(28) · Public servant
- IPC 22 → BNS 2(21) · Movable property
- IPC 23 → BNS 2(36), 2(37), 2(38) · Wrongful gain, loss, and gaining/losing wrongfully