IPC 92 → BNS 30: Emergency Act

Quick Summary: IPC 92 vs BNS 30

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, has replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. IPC 92 (Emergency Act) 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. Emergency Act now maps to BNS 30, and the position below reflects the current bare act.

What did IPC 92 cover?

IPC 92 dealt with emergency act — act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent. 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 30: What changed in the new law?

Emergency medical treatment. From 1 July 2024, new complaints relating to emergency act are filed under BNS Section 30, while cases registered earlier continue under the old IPC provision as per the saving clause of the BNS.

Punishment under BNS 30

N/A - General Exception

Practical implications for advocates, police & citizens

• Advocates: For emergency act, cite the current provision BNS 30 rather than the repealed IPC 92 in all matters arising on or after 1 July 2024.
• Police officers: Register new emergency act FIRs under BNS 30; procedure follows the BNSS.
• Law students & citizens: Use the IPC 92 to BNS 30 mapping when checking your position on emergency act under the new law.