IPC → BNS
IPC 77 in BNS: Section 15
Act of Judge when acting judicially
IPC
77
BNS
15
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 77 dealt with “Act of Judge when acting judicially”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 15 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 77?
- IPC Section 77 (Act of Judge when acting judicially) corresponds to Section 15 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 73 → BNS 11 · Solitary confinement
- IPC 74 → BNS 12 · Limit of solitary confinement
- IPC 75 → BNS 13 · Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction
- IPC 76 → BNS 14 · Act done by person bound or by mistake of fact believing himself bound by law
- IPC 78 → BNS 16 · Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court
- IPC 79 → BNS 17 · Act done by person justified or by mistake believing himself justified by law
- IPC 80 → BNS 18 · Accident in doing a lawful act
- IPC 81 → BNS 19 · Act likely to cause harm without criminal intent to prevent other harm