IPC → BNS
IPC 376DB in BNS: Section 70(2)
Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age
IPC
376DB
BNS
70(2)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 376DB dealt with “Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 70(2) 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 376DB?
- IPC Section 376DB (Punishment for gang rape on woman under twelve years of age) corresponds to Section 70(2) 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 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
- IPC 376DA → BNS 70(2) · Punishment for gang rape on woman under sixteen years of age
- IPC 376E → BNS 71 · Punishment for repeat offenders
- IPC 378 → BNS 303(1) · Theft
- IPC 379 → BNS 303(2) · Punishment for theft
- IPC 380 → BNS 305 · Theft in dwelling house etc.