What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 501?

IPC Section 501 (Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory) corresponds to Section 356(3) 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.

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IPC 501 in BNS: Section 356(3)

Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory

IPC

501

BNS

356(3)

Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 501 dealt with “Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 356(3) 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.

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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.

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What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 501?: IPC Section 501 (Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory) corresponds to Section 356(3) 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.

IPC 501 in BNS: Section 356(3)

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