Verified 2025 — BNS Bare Act

IPC 226 → BNS N/A: Transportation Return

IPC Section 226 (Transportation Return) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now n/a under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

226

Transportation Return

Unlawful return from transportation

New Law — BNS 2023

N/A

Transportation Return

Punishment / Liability

Repealed

Key Change / Note

Repealed in 1955

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What changed for IPC 226?

IPC 226 dealt with transportation return — unlawful return from transportation. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been n/a: Repealed in 1955. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 226 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 226 (Transportation Return): N/A under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 226 dealt with transportation return — unlawful return from transportation. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been n/a. Repealed in 1955.

Because IPC 226 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 226?

IPC Section 226 (Transportation Return) has been n/a in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Repealed in 1955.

What is the punishment under BNS N/A?

Repealed

What is the key difference between IPC 226 and BNS N/A?

Repealed in 1955

Is IPC 226 still valid in India?

IPC Section 226 (Transportation Return) stands n/a 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 The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 226; pending transportation return cases continue under the old provision.