IPC → BNS
IPC 233 in BNS: Section 181
Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin
IPC
233
BNS
181
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 233 dealt with “Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 181 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 233?
- IPC Section 233 (Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin) corresponds to Section 181 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 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 231 → BNS 178 · 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
- IPC 238 → BNS 179 · Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin