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IPC 446 → BNS Removed: House Breaking Night

IPC Section 446 (House Breaking Night) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

446

House Breaking Night

Definition of House breaking by night

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

House Breaking Night

Punishment / Liability

N/A - Definition

Key Change / Note

Merged into Section 330

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What changed for IPC 446?

IPC 446 dealt with house breaking night — definition of house breaking by night. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Merged into Section 330. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 446 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 446 (House Breaking Night): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 446 dealt with house breaking night — definition of house breaking by night. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Merged into Section 330.

Because IPC 446 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 446?

IPC Section 446 (House Breaking Night) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Merged into Section 330.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

N/A - Definition

What is the key difference between IPC 446 and BNS Removed?

Merged into Section 330

Is IPC 446 still valid in India?

IPC Section 446 (House Breaking Night) 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 The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 446; pending house breaking night cases continue under the old provision.