IPC → BNS
IPC 363A in BNS: Section 139
Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging
IPC
363A
BNS
139
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 363A dealt with “Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 139 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 363A?
- IPC Section 363A (Kidnapping or maiming a minor for purposes of begging) corresponds to Section 139 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 360 → BNS 137(1)(a) · Kidnapping from India
- IPC 361 → BNS 137(1)(b) · Kidnapping from lawful guardianship
- IPC 362 → BNS 138 · Abduction
- IPC 363 → BNS 137(2) · Punishment for kidnapping
- IPC 364 → BNS 140(1) · Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder
- IPC 364A → BNS 140(2) · Kidnapping for ransom
- IPC 365 → BNS 140(3) · Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person
- IPC 366 → BNS 87 · Kidnapping abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage