IPC → BNS
IPC 42 in BNS: Section 2(18)
Local law
IPC
42
BNS
2(18)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 42 dealt with “Local law”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 2(18) 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 42?
- IPC Section 42 (Local law) corresponds to Section 2(18) 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 38 → BNS 3(9) · Persons concerned in criminal act may be guilty of different offences
- IPC 39 → BNS 2(33) · Voluntarily
- IPC 40 → BNS 2(24) · Offence
- IPC 41 → BNS 2(30) · Special law
- IPC 43 → BNS 2(15) · Illegal and Legally bound to do
- IPC 44 → BNS 2(14) · Injury
- IPC 45 → BNS 2(17) · Life
- IPC 46 → BNS 2(6) · Death