IPC → BNS
IPC 502 in BNS: Section 356(4)
Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter
IPC
502
BNS
356(4)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 502 dealt with “Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 356(4) 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 502?
- IPC Section 502 (Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter) corresponds to Section 356(4) 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 498A → BNS 85 · Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty
- IPC 499 → BNS 356(1) · Defamation
- IPC 500 → BNS 356(2) · Punishment for defamation
- IPC 501 → BNS 356(3) · Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
- IPC 503 → BNS 351(1) · Criminal intimidation
- IPC 504 → BNS 352 · Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace
- IPC 505 → BNS 353 · Statements conducing to public mischief
- IPC 506 → BNS 351(2), 351(3) · Punishment for criminal intimidation