Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 17BNS 2(12)
Government
BNS 2(12) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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What changed
- Words "Government of a State" are replaced by "State Government".
Drafting-ready
Under Section 2(12) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 17 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 17 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 17 (Government) corresponds to Section 2(12) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 17 and BNS 2(12)?
Words "Government of a State" are replaced by "State Government".
How do I cite BNS 2(12) in a pleading?
Under Section 2(12) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 17 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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