IPC → BNS
IPC 221 in BNS: Section 259
Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend
IPC
221
BNS
259
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 221 dealt with “Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 259 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 221?
- IPC Section 221 (Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend) corresponds to Section 259 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 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
- IPC 219 → BNS 257 · Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report contrary to law
- IPC 220 → BNS 258 · Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law
- IPC 222 → BNS 260 · Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence
- IPC 223 → BNS 261 · Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant
- IPC 224 → BNS 262 · Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
- IPC 225 → BNS 263 · Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person