IPC → BNS
IPC 376A in BNS: Section 66
Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim
IPC
376A
BNS
66
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376A dealt with “Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 66 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 376A?
- IPC Section 376A (Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim) corresponds to Section 66 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 373 → BNS 99 · Buying minor for purposes of prostitution
- IPC 374 → BNS 146 · Unlawful compulsory labour
- IPC 375 → BNS 63 · Rape
- IPC 376 → BNS 64 · Punishment for rape
- IPC 376AB → BNS 65(2) · Punishment for rape on woman under twelve years of age
- IPC 376B → BNS 67 · Sexual intercourse by husband upon his wife during separation
- IPC 376C → BNS 68 · Sexual intercourse by a person in authority
- IPC 376D → BNS 70(1) · Gang rape