IPC 5 → BNS 1(6): Savings

Quick Summary: IPC 5 vs BNS 1(6)

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 5 (Savings) is among the offences re-enacted by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which reorganises and renumbers the old Indian Penal Code while keeping the core ingredients intact. Savings now maps to BNS 1(6), and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 5 cover?

IPC 5 dealt with savings — certain laws not to be affected by this act. Until 30 June 2024, every FIR and criminal trial for this offence was registered and prosecuted under this provision of the Indian Penal Code 1860.

BNS 1(6): What changed in the new law?

No major change. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to savings are filed under BNS Section 1(6), while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 1(6)

N/A - Savings

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For savings, cite the current provision BNS 1(6) rather than the repealed IPC 5 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new savings FIRs under BNS 1(6); procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 5 to BNS 1(6) mapping when checking your position on savings under the new law.