IPC → BNS
IPC 373 in BNS: Section 99
Buying minor for purposes of prostitution
IPC
373
BNS
99
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 373 dealt with “Buying minor for purposes of prostitution”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 99 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 373?
- IPC Section 373 (Buying minor for purposes of prostitution) corresponds to Section 99 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 370 → BNS 143 · Trafficking of person
- IPC 370A → BNS 144 · Exploitation of a trafficked person
- IPC 371 → BNS 145 · Habitual dealing in slaves
- IPC 372 → BNS 98 · Selling minor for purposes of prostitution etc.
- IPC 374 → BNS 146 · Unlawful compulsory labour
- IPC 375 → BNS 63 · Rape
- IPC 376 → BNS 64 · Punishment for rape
- IPC 376A → BNS 66 · Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim