IPC → BNS
IPC 353 in BNS: Section 132
Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
IPC
353
BNS
132
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 353 dealt with “Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 132 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 353?
- IPC Section 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) corresponds to Section 132 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 349 → BNS 128 · Force
- IPC 350 → BNS 129 · Criminal force
- IPC 351 → BNS 130 · Assault
- IPC 352 → BNS 131 · Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation
- 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
- IPC 354C → BNS 77 · Voyeurism