IPC → BNS
IPC 38 in BNS: Section 3(9)
Persons concerned in criminal act may be guilty of different offences
IPC
38
BNS
3(9)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 38 dealt with “Persons concerned in criminal act may be guilty of different offences”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 3(9) 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 38?
- IPC Section 38 (Persons concerned in criminal act may be guilty of different offences) corresponds to Section 3(9) 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 34 → BNS 3(5) · Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
- IPC 35 → BNS 3(6) · Acts criminal by reason of criminal knowledge or intention
- IPC 36 → BNS 3(7) · Effect caused partly by act and partly by omission
- IPC 37 → BNS 3(8) · Co-operation by doing one of several acts constituting an offence
- IPC 39 → BNS 2(33) · Voluntarily
- IPC 40 → BNS 2(24) · Offence
- IPC 41 → BNS 2(30) · Special law
- IPC 42 → BNS 2(18) · Local law