IPC → BNS
IPC 383 in BNS: Section 308(1)
Extortion
IPC
383
BNS
308(1)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 383 dealt with “Extortion”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 308(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 383?
- IPC Section 383 (Extortion) corresponds to Section 308(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 379 → BNS 303(2) · Punishment for theft
- IPC 380 → BNS 305 · Theft in dwelling house etc.
- IPC 381 → BNS 306 · Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master
- IPC 382 → BNS 307 · Theft after preparation made for causing death hurt or restraint
- IPC 384 → BNS 308(2) · Punishment for extortion
- IPC 385 → BNS 308(3) · Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion
- IPC 386 → BNS 308(5) · Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt
- IPC 387 → BNS 308(4) · Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt in order to commit extortion