What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 420?

IPC Section 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) corresponds to Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.

What is the punishment under BNS Section 318(4)?

Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.

Is it bailable and cognizable?

Bailable: No. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class. Always verify against the bare Act.

IPC → BNS

IPC 420 in BNS: Section 318(4)

Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property

IPC

420

BNS

318(4)

Bailable: NoCognizable: YesCompoundable: Yes

Offence: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class
Note: BNS 318 consolidates the former cheating provisions (IPC 415–420) into one section with sub-clauses.

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Sourced & verified

Source: NCRB, BPRD, jurigram.com, lawsikho.com, golegalconsultancy.com (all agree). Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.

Frequently asked

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 420?: IPC Section 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) corresponds to Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
What is the punishment under BNS Section 318(4)?: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
Is it bailable and cognizable?: Bailable: No. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class. Always verify against the bare Act.

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