IPC → BNS
IPC 503 in BNS: Section 351(1)
Criminal intimidation
IPC
503
BNS
351(1)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 503 dealt with “Criminal intimidation”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 351(1) 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 503?
- IPC Section 503 (Criminal intimidation) corresponds to Section 351(1) 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 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 502 → BNS 356(4) · Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter
- 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
- IPC 507 → BNS 351(4) · Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication