Verified 2025 — BNS Bare Act

IPC 269A → BNS N/A: Refugee (Repealed)

IPC Section 269A (Refugee (Repealed)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now n/a under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

269A

Refugee (Repealed)

Old provision related to refugees/displaced persons (Rarely used/Repealed)

New Law — BNS 2023

N/A

Refugee (Repealed)

Punishment / Liability

N/A

Key Change / Note

Not included in BNS

Facing a case under BNS N/A?

Connect with a verified criminal lawyer for bail, FIR & defence under BNS N/A.

What changed for IPC 269A?

IPC 269A dealt with refugee (repealed) — old provision related to refugees/displaced persons (rarely used/repealed). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been n/a: Not included in BNS. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 269A for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 269A (Refugee (Repealed)): N/A under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 269A dealt with refugee (repealed) — old provision related to refugees/displaced persons (rarely used/repealed). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been n/a. Not included in BNS.

Because IPC 269A 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 269A?

IPC Section 269A (Refugee (Repealed)) has been n/a in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Not included in BNS.

What is the punishment under BNS N/A?

N/A

What is the key difference between IPC 269A and BNS N/A?

Not included in BNS

Is IPC 269A still valid in India?

IPC Section 269A (Refugee (Repealed)) stands n/a under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 269A; pending refugee (repealed) cases continue under the old provision.