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IPC 29A → BNS Removed: Electronic Record

IPC Section 29A (Electronic Record) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

29A

Electronic Record

Definition of Electronic Record (As per IT Act, 2000)

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

Electronic Record

Punishment / Liability
N/A - Definition
Key Change / Note
Consolidated into general definitions; crucial for cyber evidence

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What changed for IPC 29A?

IPC 29A dealt with electronic recorddefinition of electronic record (as per it act, 2000). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Consolidated into general definitions; crucial for cyber evidence. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 29A for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 29A (Electronic Record): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 29A dealt with electronic recorddefinition of electronic record (as per it act, 2000). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Consolidated into general definitions; crucial for cyber evidence.

Because IPC 29A 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 29A?

IPC Section 29A (Electronic Record) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Consolidated into general definitions; crucial for cyber evidence.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

N/A - Definition

What is the key difference between IPC 29A and BNS Removed?

Consolidated into general definitions; crucial for cyber evidence

Is IPC 29A still valid in India?

IPC Section 29A (Electronic Record) 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 The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 29A; pending electronic record cases continue under the old provision.

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