IPC → BNS
IPC 203 in BNS: Section 240
Giving false information respecting an offence committed
IPC
203
BNS
240
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 203 dealt with “Giving false information respecting an offence committed”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 240 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 203?
- IPC Section 203 (Giving false information respecting an offence committed) corresponds to Section 240 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 199 → BNS 236 · False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
- IPC 200 → BNS 237 · Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
- IPC 201 → BNS 238 · Causing disappearance of evidence of offence or giving false information to screen offender
- IPC 202 → BNS 239 · Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
- IPC 204 → BNS 241 · Destruction of document to prevent its production as evidence
- IPC 205 → BNS 242 · False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
- IPC 206 → BNS 243 · Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
- IPC 207 → BNS 244 · Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution