IPC → BNS
IPC 270 in BNS: Section 272
Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
IPC
270
BNS
272
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 270 dealt with “Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 272 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 270?
- IPC Section 270 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) corresponds to Section 272 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 263 → BNS 185 · Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used
- IPC 263A → BNS 186 · Prohibition of fictitious stamps
- IPC 268 → BNS 270 · Public nuisance
- IPC 269 → BNS 271 · Negligent 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
- IPC 273 → BNS 275 · Sale of noxious food or drink
- IPC 274 → BNS 276 · Adulteration of drugs