IPC → BNS
IPC 215 in BNS: Section 252
Taking gift to help to recover stolen property
IPC
215
BNS
252
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 215 dealt with “Taking gift to help to recover stolen property”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 252 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 215?
- IPC Section 215 (Taking gift to help to recover stolen property) corresponds to Section 252 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 211 → BNS 248 · False charge of offence made with intent to injure
- IPC 212 → BNS 249 · Harbouring offender
- 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 216 → BNS 253 · Harbouring offender who has escaped from custody or whose apprehension has been ordered
- IPC 216A → BNS 254 · Penalty for harbouring robbers or dacoits
- IPC 217 → BNS 255 · Public servant disobeying direction of law with intent to save person from punishment
- IPC 218 → BNS 256 · Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment