Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 23 Clause-1BNS 2(36)

Wrongful gain

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What changed

  • Word "is" is replaced by "means".

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Under Section 2(36) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 23 Clause-1 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 23 Clause-1 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 23 Clause-1 (Wrongful gain) corresponds to Section 2(36) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 23 Clause-1 and BNS 2(36)?

Word "is" is replaced by "means".

How do I cite BNS 2(36) in a pleading?

Under Section 2(36) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 23 Clause-1 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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