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IPC 377 → BNS Removed: Unnatural Offences

IPC Section 377 (Unnatural Offences) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

377

Unnatural Offences

Unnatural sexual offences

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

Unnatural Offences

Punishment / Liability

Decriminalized

Key Change / Note

Removed after Supreme Court verdict

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What changed for IPC 377?

IPC 377 dealt with unnatural offences — unnatural sexual offences. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Removed after Supreme Court verdict. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 377 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 377 (Unnatural Offences): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 377 dealt with unnatural offences — unnatural sexual offences. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Removed after Supreme Court verdict.

Because IPC 377 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 377?

IPC Section 377 (Unnatural Offences) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Removed after Supreme Court verdict.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

Decriminalized

What is the key difference between IPC 377 and BNS Removed?

Removed after Supreme Court verdict

Is IPC 377 still valid in India?

IPC Section 377 (Unnatural Offences) 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 The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 377; pending unnatural offences cases continue under the old provision.