IPC → BNS
IPC 352 in BNS: Section 131
Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation
IPC
352
BNS
131
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 352 dealt with “Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 131 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 352?
- IPC Section 352 (Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation) corresponds to Section 131 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 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 351 → BNS 130 · Assault
- 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
- IPC 354B → BNS 76 · Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe