IPC → BNS
IPC 404 in BNS: Section 315
Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
IPC
404
BNS
315
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 404 dealt with “Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 315 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 404?
- IPC Section 404 (Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death) corresponds to Section 315 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 400 → BNS 310(6) · Punishment for belonging to gang of dacoits
- IPC 401 → BNS 313 · Punishment for belonging to gang of thieves
- IPC 402 → BNS 310(5) · Assembling for purpose of committing dacoity
- IPC 403 → BNS 314 · Dishonest misappropriation of property
- IPC 405 → BNS 316(1) · Criminal breach of trust
- IPC 406 → BNS 316(2) · Punishment for criminal breach of trust
- IPC 407 → BNS 316(3) · Criminal breach of trust by carrier
- IPC 408 → BNS 316(4) · Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant