Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 21BNS 2(28)
Public servant
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What changed
- "Military, Naval" are replaced by "Army, and Navy" respectively.
- "Juryman" is excluded.
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Under Section 2(28) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 21 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 21 (Public servant) corresponds to Section 2(28) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 21 and BNS 2(28)?
"Military, Naval" are replaced by "Army, and Navy" respectively. "Juryman" is excluded.
How do I cite BNS 2(28) in a pleading?
Under Section 2(28) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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