Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 6BNS 3(1)
General explanations
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What changed
- Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.
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Under Section 3(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 6 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 6 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 6 (General explanations) corresponds to Section 3(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 6 and BNS 3(1)?
Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 3(1) in a pleading?
Under Section 3(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 6 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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