IPC → BNS
IPC 55 in BNS: Section 5
Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life
IPC
55
BNS
5
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 55 dealt with “Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 5 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 55?
- IPC Section 55 (Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life) corresponds to Section 5 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 52 → BNS 2(11) · Good faith
- IPC 52A → BNS 2(13) · Harbour
- IPC 53 → BNS 4 · Punishments
- IPC 54 → BNS 5 · Commutation of sentence of death
- IPC 57 → BNS 6 · Fractions of terms of punishment
- IPC 60 → BNS 7 · Sentence may be wholly or partly rigorous or simple
- IPC 63 → BNS 8(1) · Amount of fine
- IPC 64 → BNS 8(2) · Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine