IPC §183 → BNS §218
Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
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183. Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.—Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 183 (resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of public servant) is preserved as BNS 218 with fine cap modernisation (10x). Imprisonment ceiling (6 months) preserved.
Old position
IPC 183 is concerned with Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant. Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
New position
BNS 218 modifies the framework. Topic: Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant. Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a
IPC 183 (resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of public servant) is preserved as BNS 218 with fine cap modernisation (10x). Imprisonment ceiling (6 months) preserved.
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS-218 reproduces IPC-183's framework on resistance to taking of property by public servant character-identically. Historical-amendment brackets are incorporated as plain text. Punishment levels are preserved.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 183 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 218 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 218 (Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Government source
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Indian Penal Code, 1860 · §183
View government sourcemha.gov.in(opens the Indian Penal Code, 1860 PDF on mha.gov.in in a new tab)Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · PDF
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · §218
View government sourcemha.gov.in(opens the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 PDF on mha.gov.in in a new tab)Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · PDF
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Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IPC §183 → BNS §218 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/ipc/183.
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