What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 68?

IPC Section 68 (Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine) corresponds to Section 8(6)(a) 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 68 in BNS: Section 8(6)(a)

Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine

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8(6)(a)

Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 68 dealt with “Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 8(6)(a) 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 68?: IPC Section 68 (Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine) corresponds to Section 8(6)(a) 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 68 in BNS: Section 8(6)(a)

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