Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 79BNS 17
Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law
BNS 17 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Under Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 79 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 79 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 79 (Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law) corresponds to Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 79 and BNS 17?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 17 in a pleading?
Under Section 17 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 79 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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