IPC → BNS
IPC 278 in BNS: Section 280
Making atmosphere noxious to health
IPC
278
BNS
280
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 278 dealt with “Making atmosphere noxious to health”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 280 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 278?
- IPC Section 278 (Making atmosphere noxious to health) corresponds to Section 280 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 274 → BNS 276 · Adulteration of drugs
- IPC 275 → BNS 277 · Sale of adulterated drugs
- IPC 276 → BNS 278 · Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
- IPC 277 → BNS 279 · Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
- IPC 279 → BNS 281 · Rash driving or riding on a public way
- IPC 280 → BNS 282 · Rash navigation of vessel
- IPC 281 → BNS 283 · Exhibition of false light mark or buoy
- IPC 282 → BNS 284 · Conveying person by water for hire in unsafe or overloaded vessel