Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 81BNS 19
Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
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What changed
- Word "steam" is excluded in illustration.
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Under Section 19 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 81 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 81 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 81 (Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm) corresponds to Section 19 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 81 and BNS 19?
Word "steam" is excluded in illustration.
How do I cite BNS 19 in a pleading?
Under Section 19 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 81 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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