IPC → BNS
IPC 385 in BNS: Section 308(3)
Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion
IPC
385
BNS
308(3)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 385 dealt with “Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 308(3) 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 385?
- IPC Section 385 (Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion) corresponds to Section 308(3) 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 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 383 → BNS 308(1) · Extortion
- IPC 384 → BNS 308(2) · Punishment for 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
- IPC 388 → BNS 308(7) · Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life
- IPC 389 → BNS 308(6) · Putting person in fear or accusation of offence in order to commit extortion