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IPC 14 → BNS Removed: Servant of Government

IPC Section 14 (Servant of Government) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

14

Servant of Government

Definition of Servant of Government

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

Servant of Government

Punishment / Liability

N/A - Definition

Key Change / Note

Merged into 'Public Servant' definition

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What changed for IPC 14?

IPC 14 dealt with servant of government — definition of servant of government. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Merged into 'Public Servant' definition. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 14 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 14 (Servant of Government): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 14 dealt with servant of government — definition of servant of government. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Merged into 'Public Servant' definition.

Because IPC 14 no longer carries a direct successor section, no fresh FIR is registered under it for conduct on or after 1 July 2024. Matters registered earlier continue under the old provision as per the saving clause of the BNS. Confirm the current position from the BNS bare act before relying on this mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 14?

IPC Section 14 (Servant of Government) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Merged into 'Public Servant' definition.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

N/A - Definition

What is the key difference between IPC 14 and BNS Removed?

Merged into 'Public Servant' definition

Is IPC 14 still valid in India?

IPC Section 14 (Servant of Government) stands removed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 14; pending servant of government cases continue under the old provision.