Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 29
Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused
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BNS Section 29 deals with exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused and replaces IPC 91.
Bare act text — BNS 29
29. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused.
The exceptions in sections 25, 26 and 27 do not extend to acts which are offences independently of any harm which they may cause, or be intended to cause, or be known to be likely to cause, to the person giving the consent, or on whose behalf the consent is given. Illustration. Causing miscarriage (unless caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman) is an offence independently of any harm which it may cause or be intended to cause to the woman. Therefore, it is not an offence “by reason of such harm”; and the consent of the woman or of her guardian to the causing of such miscarriage does not justify the act.
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What was BNS Section 29 in the IPC?
BNS Section 29 (Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused) replaces Section 91 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 91 is now BNS 29.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 24 — Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
- BNS 25 — Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
- BNS 26 — Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit
- BNS 27 — Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian
- BNS 28 — Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
- BNS 30 — Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent
- BNS 31 — Communication made in good faith
- BNS 32 — Act to which a person is compelled by threats
- BNS 33 — Act causing slight harm
- BNS 34 — Things done in private defence