IPC → BNS
IPC 376D in BNS: Section 70(1)
Gang rape
IPC
376D
BNS
70(1)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376D dealt with “Gang rape”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 70(1) 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 376D?
- IPC Section 376D (Gang rape) corresponds to Section 70(1) 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 376A → BNS 66 · Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim
- 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 376DA → BNS 70(2) · Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age
- IPC 376DB → BNS 70(2) · Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age
- IPC 376E → BNS 71 · Punishment for repeat offenders
- IPC 378 → BNS 303(1) · Theft