IPC → BNS
IPC 362 in BNS: Section 138
Abduction
IPC
362
BNS
138
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 362 dealt with “Abduction”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 138 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 362?
- IPC Section 362 (Abduction) corresponds to Section 138 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 358 → BNS 136 · Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
- IPC 359 → BNS 137(1)(a) · Kidnapping
- IPC 360 → BNS 137(1)(a) · Kidnapping from India
- IPC 361 → BNS 137(1)(b) · Kidnapping from lawful guardianship
- IPC 363 → BNS 137(2) · Punishment for kidnapping
- IPC 363A → BNS 139 · Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging
- IPC 364 → BNS 140(1) · Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder
- IPC 364A → BNS 140(2) · Kidnapping for ransom