The IPC had 511 sections, while the BNS has 358. The new code compacts several provisions of the IPC and introduces 21 new offenses.
Explainer: BNS, BNSS, BSA… 10 Key Points About New Criminal Laws in India
The IPC had 511 sections, while the BNS has 358. The new code compacts several provisions of the IPC and introduces 21 new offenses.