Verified 2025 — BNS Bare Act

IPC 59 → BNS N/A: Repealed (IPC)

IPC Section 59 (Repealed (IPC)) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now n/a under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

59

Repealed (IPC)

Transportation instead of imprisonment (Repealed in 1955)

New Law — BNS 2023

N/A

Repealed (IPC)

Punishment / Liability

N/A

Key Change / Note

Repealed from IPC in 1955

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What changed for IPC 59?

IPC 59 dealt with repealed (ipc) — transportation instead of imprisonment (repealed in 1955). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been n/a: Repealed from IPC in 1955. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 59 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 59 (Repealed (IPC)): N/A under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 59 dealt with repealed (ipc) — transportation instead of imprisonment (repealed in 1955). Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been n/a. Repealed from IPC in 1955.

Because IPC 59 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 59?

IPC Section 59 (Repealed (IPC)) has been n/a in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Repealed from IPC in 1955.

What is the punishment under BNS N/A?

N/A

What is the key difference between IPC 59 and BNS N/A?

Repealed from IPC in 1955

Is IPC 59 still valid in India?

IPC Section 59 (Repealed (IPC)) stands n/a under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 59; pending repealed (ipc) cases continue under the old provision.