Which BNS section replaced IPC Section 159?

IPC Section 159 (Affray) corresponds to Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Affray. The BNS replaced the Indian Penal Code with effect from 1 July 2024.

Is IPC 159 still valid in 2026?

The Indian Penal Code was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Offences committed before that date are still tried under the IPC; offences after it fall under BNS Section 194.

IPC → BNS

IPC Section 159 is now BNS Section 194

Affray (definition and punishment consolidated). The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code with effect from 1 July 2024.

Repealed

IPC Section 159

Affray

When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to “commit an affray”.

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In force

BNS Section 194

Affray

(1) When two or more persons, by fighting in a public place, disturb the public peace, they are said to commit an affray. (2) Whoever commits an affray, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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Common questions

Which BNS section replaced IPC 159?

BNS Section 194 — Affray. IPC 159 dealt with affray; the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita carries it forward under the new numbering.

Is IPC 159 still valid?

The IPC was repealed from 1 July 2024. Offences committed before that date are still tried under the IPC; anything after falls under the BNS. Both matter for exams — questions are set on the old and the new numbering.

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