IPC → BNS
IPC 328 in BNS: Section 123
Causing hurt by means of poison with intent to commit an offence
IPC
328
BNS
123
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 328 dealt with “Causing hurt by means of poison with intent to commit an offence”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 123 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 328?
- IPC Section 328 (Causing hurt by means of poison with intent to commit an offence) corresponds to Section 123 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 326 → BNS 118(2) · Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- IPC 326A → BNS 124(1) · Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid
- IPC 326B → BNS 124(2) · Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid
- IPC 327 → BNS 119(1) · Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property or to constrain to an illegal act
- IPC 329 → BNS 119(2) · Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property or to constrain to an illegal act
- IPC 330 → BNS 120(1) · Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property
- IPC 331 → BNS 120(2) · Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property
- IPC 332 → BNS 121(1) · Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty