IPC → BNS
IPC 212 in BNS: Section 249
Harbouring offender
IPC
212
BNS
249
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 212 dealt with “Harbouring offender”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 249 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 212?
- IPC Section 212 (Harbouring offender) corresponds to Section 249 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 208 → BNS 245 · Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due
- IPC 209 → BNS 246 · Dishonestly making false claim in Court
- IPC 210 → BNS 247 · Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
- IPC 211 → BNS 248 · False charge of offence made with intent to injure
- IPC 213 → BNS 250 · Taking gift to screen an offender from punishment
- IPC 214 → BNS 251 · Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender
- IPC 215 → BNS 252 · Taking gift to help to recover stolen property
- IPC 216 → BNS 253 · Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered