IPC → BNS
IPC 442 in BNS: Section 329(2)
House-trespass
IPC
442
BNS
329(2)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 442 dealt with “House-trespass”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 329(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 442?
- IPC Section 442 (House-trespass) corresponds to Section 329(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 438 → BNS 327(2) · Punishment for the mischief described in section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance
- IPC 439 → BNS 328 · Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft
- IPC 440 → BNS 324(6) · Mischief committed after preparation made for causing death or hurt
- IPC 441 → BNS 329(1) · Criminal trespass
- IPC 443 → BNS 330(1) · Lurking house-trespass
- IPC 445 → BNS 330(2) · House-breaking
- IPC 447 → BNS 329(3) · Punishment for criminal trespass
- IPC 448 → BNS 329(4) · Punishment for house-trespass