IPC → BNS
IPC 231 in BNS: Section 178
Counterfeiting coin
IPC
231
BNS
178
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 231 dealt with “Counterfeiting coin”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 178 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 231?
- IPC Section 231 (Counterfeiting coin) corresponds to Section 178 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 228 → BNS 267 · Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
- IPC 229 → BNS 268 · Personation of a juror or assessor
- IPC 229A → BNS 269 · Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in court
- IPC 230 → BNS 178(2) · Coin defined
- IPC 233 → BNS 181 · Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin
- IPC 234 → BNS 181 · Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin
- IPC 235 → BNS 181 · Possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting coin
- IPC 237 → BNS 179 · Import or export of counterfeit coin