IPC Section 305 = BNS Section 107

Abetment of Suicide of Child or Insane Person

बालक या विक्षिप्त व्यक्ति की आत्महत्या का दुष्प्रेरण

Offences Against the Body No Change in Punishment Cognizable Non-Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 305 of the IPC dealt with abetment of suicide of a child or insane person — carrying a harsher punishment than general abetment of suicide. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 107.
Hindi IPC की धारा 305 बालक या विक्षिप्त व्यक्ति की आत्महत्या के दुष्प्रेरण से संबंधित थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 107 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 305 Section 107
Title Abetment of Suicide of Child or Insane Person Abetment of Suicide of Child or Insane Person
Punishment Death, imprisonment for life, or up to 10 years and fine Death, imprisonment for life, or up to 10 years and fine
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable No — Bail at the discretion of the court
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Court of Session

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 305 to BNS 107
  • Punishment remains the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused abetted the suicide of a person
  2. 2 The person was a minor (under 18) or was insane or intoxicated
  3. 3 The suicide was committed as a result of such abetment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 305?

IPC Section 305 (Abetment of Suicide of Child or Insane Person) is now BNS Section 107 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 305 to BNS 107?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 107: Death, imprisonment for life, or up to 10 years and fine.

Is BNS Section 107 cognizable?

Yes, BNS Section 107 is a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

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