Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 55ABNS Explanati on to section 5
Commutation of sentence
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What changed
- The heading is dropped as the IPC section is given as an explanation in BNS.
- The expression "for the purposes of this" is added.
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Under Section Explanati on to section 5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 55A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 55A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 55A (Commutation of sentence) corresponds to Section Explanati on to section 5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 55A and BNS Explanati on to section 5?
The heading is dropped as the IPC section is given as an explanation in BNS. The expression "for the purposes of this" is added.
How do I cite BNS Explanati on to section 5 in a pleading?
Under Section Explanati on to section 5 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 55A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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