IPC → BNS
IPC 85 in BNS: Section 23
Act of person incapable of judgment by reason of involuntary intoxication
IPC
85
BNS
23
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 85 dealt with “Act of person incapable of judgment by reason of involuntary intoxication”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 23 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 85?
- IPC Section 85 (Act of person incapable of judgment by reason of involuntary intoxication) corresponds to Section 23 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 81 → BNS 19 · Act likely to cause harm without criminal intent to prevent other harm
- IPC 82 → BNS 20 · Act of a child under seven years of age
- 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 86 → BNS 24 · Offence requiring particular intent or knowledge committed when intoxicated
- IPC 87 → BNS 25 · Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt done by consent
- IPC 88 → BNS 26 · Act not intended to cause death done by consent in good faith for person's benefit
- IPC 89 → BNS 27 · Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind by or by consent of guardian