IPC → BNS
IPC 4 in BNS: Section 1(5)
Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences
IPC
4
BNS
1(5)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 4 dealt with “Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 1(5) 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 4?
- IPC Section 4 (Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences) corresponds to Section 1(5) 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 1 → BNS 1(1) · Title and extent of operation of the Code
- IPC 2 → BNS 1(3) · Punishment of offences committed within India
- IPC 3 → BNS 1(4) · Punishment of offences committed beyond India
- IPC 5 → BNS 1(6) · Certain laws not to be affected by this Act
- IPC 6 → BNS 3(1) · Definitions in the Code to be understood subject to exceptions
- IPC 7 → BNS 3(2) · Sense of expression once explained
- IPC 8 → BNS 2(10) · Gender
- IPC 9 → BNS 2(22) · Number