IPC → BNS
IPC 268 in BNS: Section 270
Public nuisance
IPC
268
BNS
270
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 268 dealt with “Public nuisance”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 270 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 268?
- IPC Section 268 (Public nuisance) corresponds to Section 270 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 261 → BNS 183 · Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp or removing from document a stamp used for it
- IPC 262 → BNS 184 · Using Government stamp known to have been before used
- IPC 263 → BNS 185 · Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used
- IPC 263A → BNS 186 · Prohibition of fictitious stamps
- IPC 269 → BNS 271 · Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
- IPC 270 → BNS 272 · Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
- IPC 271 → BNS 273 · Disobedience to quarantine rule
- IPC 272 → BNS 274 · Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale