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IPC 153AA → BNS Removed: Arms in Mass Drill

IPC Section 153AA (Arms in Mass Drill) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

153AA

Arms in Mass Drill

Punishment for knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organizing mass drill with arms

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

Arms in Mass Drill

Punishment / Liability

Same - Up to 6 months

Key Change / Note

Merged into general provisions regarding promoting enmity and public order

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What changed for IPC 153AA?

IPC 153AA dealt with arms in mass drill — punishment for knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organizing mass drill with arms. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Merged into general provisions regarding promoting enmity and public order. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 153AA for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 153AA (Arms in Mass Drill): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 153AA dealt with arms in mass drill — punishment for knowingly carrying arms in any procession or organizing mass drill with arms. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Merged into general provisions regarding promoting enmity and public order.

Because IPC 153AA 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 153AA?

IPC Section 153AA (Arms in Mass Drill) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Merged into general provisions regarding promoting enmity and public order.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

Same - Up to 6 months

What is the key difference between IPC 153AA and BNS Removed?

Merged into general provisions regarding promoting enmity and public order

Is IPC 153AA still valid in India?

IPC Section 153AA (Arms in Mass Drill) 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 The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 153AA; pending arms in mass drill cases continue under the old provision.