IPC → BNS
IPC 321 in BNS: Section 115(1)
Voluntarily causing hurt
IPC
321
BNS
115(1)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 321 dealt with “Voluntarily causing hurt”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 115(1) 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 321?
- IPC Section 321 (Voluntarily causing hurt) corresponds to Section 115(1) 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 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
- IPC 320 → BNS 116 · Grievous hurt
- IPC 322 → BNS 115(1) · Voluntarily causing hurt
- IPC 323 → BNS 115(2) · Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
- IPC 324 → BNS 118(1) · Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- IPC 325 → BNS 117(2) · Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt