IPC → BNS
IPC 338 in BNS: Section 125(b)
Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
IPC
338
BNS
125(b)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 338 dealt with “Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 125(b) 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 338?
- IPC Section 338 (Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) corresponds to Section 125(b) 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 334 → BNS 122(1) · Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation
- IPC 335 → BNS 122(2) · Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation
- IPC 336 → BNS 125(1) · Act endangering life or personal safety of others
- IPC 337 → BNS 125(a) · Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others
- IPC 339 → BNS 126(1) · Wrongful restraint
- IPC 340 → BNS 127(1) · Wrongful confinement
- IPC 341 → BNS 126(2) · Punishment for wrongful restraint
- IPC 342 → BNS 127(2) · Punishment for wrongful confinement