IPC → BNS
IPC 288 in BNS: Section 290
Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings
IPC
288
BNS
290
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 288 dealt with “Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 290 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 288?
- IPC Section 288 (Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings) corresponds to Section 290 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
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- IPC 287 → BNS 289 · Negligent conduct with respect to machinery
- IPC 289 → BNS 291 · Negligent conduct with respect to animal
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- IPC 291 → BNS 293 · Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
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