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← Back to homeOld to new criminal laws: most-used sections
IPC to BNS, CrPC to BNSS and Evidence Act to BSA. In force from 1 July 2024. See the full section finder.
| Subject | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| Murder: punishment | IPC 302 | BNS 103(1) |
| Attempt to murder | IPC 307 | BNS 109 |
| Rape: punishment | IPC 376 | BNS 64 |
| Dowry death | IPC 304B | BNS 80 |
| Cruelty by husband or relatives | IPC 498A | BNS 85 |
| Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property | IPC 420 | BNS 318(4) |
| Theft | IPC 378 | BNS 303 |
| Defamation | IPC 499 | BNS 356 |
| Common intention | IPC 34 | BNS 3(5) |
| Criminal conspiracy | IPC 120A / 120B | BNS 61 |
| Sedition | IPC 124A | Not carried forward |
| Arrest without warrant | CrPC 41 | BNSS 35 |
| Maintenance of wives, children and parents | CrPC 125 | BNSS 144 |
| FIR: information in cognizable cases | CrPC 154 | BNSS 173 |
| Detention in custody; default bail | CrPC 167 | BNSS 187 |
| Police report on completion of investigation | CrPC 173 | BNSS 193 |
| Anticipatory bail | CrPC 438 | BNSS 482 |
| Inherent powers of the High Court | CrPC 482 | BNSS 528 |
| Confession to a police officer | Evidence Act 25, 26 | BSA 23(1) |
| Opinion of experts | Evidence Act 45 | BSA 39 |
| Admissibility of electronic records | Evidence Act 65B | BSA 63 |
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Fundamental Rights at a glance (Part III)
| Article | Right |
|---|---|
| Article 12 | Definition of “State” |
| Article 13 | Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights |
| Article 14 | Equality before law |
| Article 15 | Prohibition of discrimination |
| Article 16 | Equality of opportunity in public employment |
| Article 17 | Abolition of untouchability |
| Article 18 | Abolition of titles |
| Article 19 | Protection of certain freedoms |
| Article 20 | Protection in respect of conviction for offences |
| Article 21 | Protection of life and personal liberty |
| Article 21A | Right to education |
| Article 22 | Protection against arrest and detention |
| Article 23 | Prohibition of trafficking and forced labour |
| Article 24 | Prohibition of employment of children |
| Article 25 | Freedom of religion |
| Article 26 | Freedom to manage religious affairs |
| Article 27 | Freedom from taxes for religion |
| Article 28 | Freedom in religious instruction |
| Article 29 | Protection of minorities’ interests |
| Article 30 | Minorities’ right to educational institutions |
| Article 32 | Right to constitutional remedies |
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The five writs
Supreme Court: Article 32 (Fundamental Rights). High Courts: Article 226 (Fundamental Rights and any other purpose).
| Writ | Meaning | Used when |
|---|---|---|
| Habeas corpus | You may have the body | Illegal detention |
| Mandamus | We command | Public authority fails a public duty |
| Prohibition | Forbids | Lower court or tribunal acting without jurisdiction (ongoing) |
| Certiorari | To be certified | Quash an order made without jurisdiction or with a clear legal error |
| Quo warranto | By what authority | Person holding public office without authority |
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