IPC Section 114 = BNS Section 54

Abettor Present when Offence is Committed

अपराध के समय दुष्प्रेरक की उपस्थिति

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

Overview

Section 114 of the IPC provided that when an abettor is present at the commission of the offence, they shall be treated as if they committed the offence themselves. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 54.

Hindi IPC की धारा 114 अपराध के समय दुष्प्रेरक की उपस्थिति से संबंधित थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 54 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 114 Section 54
Title Abettor Present when Offence is Committed Abettor Present when Offence Committed
Punishment Same punishment as for the principal offence Same punishment as for the principal offence
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable No — Bail at the discretion of the court
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Same as for principal offence

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 114 to BNS 54
  • Principle remains the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused abetted the commission of an offence
  2. 2 The accused was present when the offence was committed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 114?

IPC Section 114 (Abettor Present when Offence is Committed) is now BNS Section 54 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 114 to BNS 54?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 54: Same punishment as for the principal offence.

Is BNS Section 54 cognizable?

No, BNS Section 54 is a non-cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

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