IPC → BNS
IPC 459 in BNS: Section 331(8)
Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking
IPC
459
BNS
331(8)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 459 dealt with “Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 331(8) 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 459?
- IPC Section 459 (Grievous hurt caused whilst committing lurking house-trespass or house-breaking) corresponds to Section 331(8) 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 455 → BNS 331(5) · Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking after preparation for hurt assault or wrongful restraint
- IPC 456 → BNS 331(2) · Punishment for lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night
- IPC 457 → BNS 331(6) · Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- IPC 458 → BNS 331(7) · Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night after preparation for hurt assault or wrongful restraint
- IPC 460 → BNS 331(9) · All persons jointly concerned in lurking house-trespass or house-breaking by night punishable where death or grievous hurt caused by one of them
- IPC 461 → BNS 334(1) · Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property
- IPC 462 → BNS 334(2) · Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody
- IPC 463 → BNS 336(1) · Forgery