IPC → BNS
IPC 32 in BNS: Section 3(4)
Words referring to acts include illegal omissions
IPC
32
BNS
3(4)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 32 dealt with “Words referring to acts include illegal omissions”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 3(4) 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 32?
- IPC Section 32 (Words referring to acts include illegal omissions) corresponds to Section 3(4) 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 28 → BNS 2(4) · Counterfeit
- IPC 29 → BNS 2(8) · Document
- IPC 30 → BNS 2(31) · Valuable security
- IPC 31 → BNS 2(34) · A will
- IPC 33 → BNS 2(1), 2(25) · Act and Omission
- IPC 34 → BNS 3(5) · Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
- IPC 35 → BNS 3(6) · Acts criminal by reason of criminal knowledge or intention
- IPC 36 → BNS 3(7) · Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission