IPC → BNS
IPC 63 in BNS: Section 8(1)
Amount of fine
IPC
63
BNS
8(1)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 63 dealt with “Amount of fine”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 8(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 63?
- IPC Section 63 (Amount of fine) corresponds to Section 8(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 54 → BNS 5 · Commutation of sentence of death
- IPC 55 → BNS 5 · Commutation of sentence of imprisonment for life
- IPC 57 → BNS 6 · Fractions of terms of punishment
- IPC 60 → BNS 7 · Sentence may be wholly or partly rigorous or simple
- IPC 64 → BNS 8(2) · Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine
- IPC 65 → BNS 8(3) · Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine
- IPC 66 → BNS 8(4) · Description of imprisonment for non-payment of fine
- IPC 67 → BNS 8(5) · Imprisonment for non-payment of fine when offence punishable with fine only