IPC → BNS
IPC 351 in BNS: Section 130
Assault
IPC
351
BNS
130
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 351 dealt with “Assault”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 130 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 351?
- IPC Section 351 (Assault) corresponds to Section 130 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 347 → BNS 127(7) · Wrongful confinement to extort property or constrain to illegal act
- IPC 348 → BNS 127(8) · Wrongful confinement to extort confession or compel restoration of property
- IPC 349 → BNS 128 · Force
- IPC 350 → BNS 129 · Criminal force
- IPC 352 → BNS 131 · Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation
- IPC 353 → BNS 132 · Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
- IPC 354 → BNS 74 · Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty
- IPC 354A → BNS 75 · Sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment