IPC → BNS
IPC Section 228 is now BNS Section 267
Intentional insult or interruption to public servant in judicial proceeding. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code with effect from 1 July 2024.
Repealed
IPC Section 228
Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Whoever intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Read the full IPC section →In force
BNS Section 267
Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Read the full BNS section →Common questions
Which BNS section replaced IPC 228?
BNS Section 267 — Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding. IPC 228 dealt with intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding; the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita carries it forward under the new numbering.
Is IPC 228 still valid?
The IPC was repealed from 1 July 2024. Offences committed before that date are still tried under the IPC; anything after falls under the BNS. Both matter for exams — questions are set on the old and the new numbering.
Mapping cross-checked against both section texts and editorially reviewable. Education, not legal advice — verify critical use against the official Gazette.