IPC Section 107 = BNS Section 45

Abetment of a Thing (Definition)

किसी बात का दुष्प्रेरण (परिभाषा)

Criminal Conspiracy, Abetment & Attempt No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Non-Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 107 of the IPC defined abetment — instigating, engaging in conspiracy, or intentionally aiding the commission of an offence. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 45.

Hindi IPC की धारा 107 दुष्प्रेरण को परिभाषित करती थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 45 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 107 Section 45
Title Abetment of a Thing (Definition) Abetment of a Thing (Definition)
Punishment See specific sections for punishment See specific sections for punishment
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable No — Bail at the discretion of the court
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Depends on offence abetted

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 107 to BNS 45
  • Three forms of abetment remain the same — instigation, conspiracy, aiding
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 Instigating a person to do an act
  2. 2 Or engaging with one or more persons in a conspiracy to do an act
  3. 3 Or intentionally aiding by act or illegal omission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 107?

IPC Section 107 (Abetment of a Thing (Definition)) is now BNS Section 45 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 107 to BNS 45?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 45: See specific sections for punishment.

Is BNS Section 45 cognizable?

No, BNS Section 45 is a non-cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

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