IPC → BNS
IPC 290 in BNS: Section 292
Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for
IPC
290
BNS
292
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 290 dealt with “Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 292 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 290?
- IPC Section 290 (Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for) corresponds to Section 292 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 286 → BNS 288 · Negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance
- IPC 287 → BNS 289 · Negligent conduct with respect to machinery
- IPC 288 → BNS 290 · Negligent conduct with respect to pulling down or repairing buildings
- IPC 289 → BNS 291 · Negligent conduct with respect to animal
- IPC 291 → BNS 293 · Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue
- IPC 292 → BNS 294 · Sale etc. of obscene books
- IPC 293 → BNS 295 · Sale etc. of obscene objects to young person
- IPC 294 → BNS 296 · Obscene acts and songs