IPC → BNS
IPC 315 in BNS: Section 91
Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth
IPC
315
BNS
91
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 315 dealt with “Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 91 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 315?
- IPC Section 315 (Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth) corresponds to Section 91 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 308 → BNS 110 · Attempt to commit culpable homicide
- IPC 312 → BNS 88 · Causing miscarriage
- IPC 313 → BNS 89 · Causing miscarriage without woman's consent
- IPC 314 → BNS 90 · Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage
- IPC 316 → BNS 92 · Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide
- IPC 317 → BNS 93 · Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years by parent or person having care of it
- IPC 318 → BNS 94 · Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
- IPC 319 → BNS 114 · Hurt