Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 15
Act of Judge when acting judicially
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BNS Section 15 deals with act of judge when acting judicially and replaces IPC 77.
Bare act text — BNS 15
15. Act of Judge when acting judicially.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 15 in the IPC?
BNS Section 15 (Act of Judge when acting judicially) replaces Section 77 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 77 is now BNS 15.
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- BNS 11 — Solitary confinement
- BNS 12 — Limit of solitary confinement
- BNS 13 — Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction
- BNS 14 — Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
- BNS 16 — Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court
- BNS 17 — Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
- BNS 18 — Accident in doing a lawful act
- BNS 19 — Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
- BNS 20 — Act of a child under seven years of age