IPC → BNS
IPC 394 in BNS: Section 309(6)
Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery
IPC
394
BNS
309(6)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 394 dealt with “Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 309(6) 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 394?
- IPC Section 394 (Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery) corresponds to Section 309(6) 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 390 → BNS 309(1)(2)(3) · Robbery
- IPC 391 → BNS 310(1) · Dacoity
- IPC 392 → BNS 309(4) · Punishment for robbery
- IPC 393 → BNS 309(5) · Attempt to commit robbery
- IPC 395 → BNS 310(2) · Punishment for dacoity
- IPC 396 → BNS 310(3) · Dacoity with murder
- IPC 397 → BNS 311 · Robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt
- IPC 398 → BNS 312 · Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon