IPC §22 → BNS §2

“Moveable property”

ModifiedConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedconsolidation context(observed)definition drift(precautionary)
Last updated 2026-05-01 · Input coverage: partial

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Comparison

Old law
IPC §22
“Moveable property”

22. “Movable property”.—The words “movable property” are intended to include corporeal property of every description, except land and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything which is attached to the earth.

New law
BNS §2
Definitions

In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,—

What changedAI-inferred

BNS Section 2(21) keeps the inclusive-definition mode and the land carve-out, but drops the corporeal qualifier. The textual envelope is broadened from tangible-only to property of every description (except land etc.). The verb are intended to include is tightened to includes as a drafting modernisation; the inclusive (non-exhaustive) mode is preserved.

Old position

IPC Section 22 defined movable property to include corporeal property of every description, with a carve-out for land and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to anything which is attached to the earth. The express corporeal qualifier limited the definition to tangible (physical) things.

New position

BNS Section 2(21) keeps the inclusive-definition mode and the land carve-out, but drops the corporeal qualifier. The textual envelope is broadened from tangible-only to property of every description (except land etc.). The verb are intended to include is tightened to includes as a drafting modernisation; the inclusive (non-exhaustive) mode is preserved.

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

IPC 22's free-form definition of 'movable property' (corporeal property of every description, except land and things attached to or fastened to the earth) is consolidated into BNS 2's structured definitions framework. The specific BNS 2 sub-clause carrying the 'movable property' definition is in unseen portions of the BNS 2 extract.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 22 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 2 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 in their existing frame.

Frequently asked

BNS Section 2, sub-clause (21). It carries the IPC 22 definition with the corporeal qualifier removed.

Sources

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Newlaws.in, IPC §22 → BNS §2 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/22.

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