IPC → BNS
IPC 419 in BNS: Section 319(2)
Punishment of cheating by personation
IPC
419
BNS
319(2)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 419 dealt with “Punishment of cheating by personation”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 319(2) 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 419?
- IPC Section 419 (Punishment of cheating by personation) corresponds to Section 319(2) 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 415 → BNS 318(1) · Cheating
- IPC 416 → BNS 319(1) · Cheating by personation
- IPC 417 → BNS 318(2) · Punishment for cheating
- IPC 418 → BNS 318(3) · Cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may ensue to person whose interest offender is bound to protect
- IPC 420 → BNS 318(4) · Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
- IPC 421 → BNS 320 · Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors
- IPC 422 → BNS 321 · Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
- IPC 423 → BNS 322 · Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration