IPC → BNS
IPC 82 in BNS: Section 20
Act of a child under seven years of age
IPC
82
BNS
20
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 82 dealt with “Act of a child under seven years of age”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 20 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 82?
- IPC Section 82 (Act of a child under seven years of age) corresponds to Section 20 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 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
- IPC 83 → BNS 21 · Act of a child above seven and under twelve of immature understanding
- IPC 84 → BNS 22 · Act of a person of unsound mind
- IPC 85 → BNS 23 · Act of person incapable of judgment by reason of involuntary intoxication
- IPC 86 → BNS 24 · Offence requiring particular intent or knowledge committed when intoxicated