IPC → BNS
IPC 98 in BNS: Section 36
Right of private defence against act of person of unsound mind
IPC
98
BNS
36
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 98 dealt with “Right of private defence against act of person of unsound mind”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 36 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 98?
- IPC Section 98 (Right of private defence against act of person of unsound mind) corresponds to Section 36 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 94 → BNS 32 · Act to which a person is compelled by threats
- IPC 95 → BNS 33 · Act causing slight harm
- IPC 96 → BNS 34 · Things done in private defence
- IPC 97 → BNS 35 · Right of private defence of body and of property
- IPC 99 → BNS 37 · Acts against which there is no right of private defence
- IPC 100 → BNS 38 · When right of private defence of body extends to causing death
- IPC 101 → BNS 39 · When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
- IPC 102 → BNS 40 · Commencement and continuance of right of private defence of body