Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 3BNS 1(4)

Punishment of offences committed beyond, which by law may be tried within, India

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What changed

  • The IPC section is converted into a subsection within BNS without a separate heading.
  • The phrase 'Indian laws' is replaced with 'law' and the words 'for the time being in force in India' are inserted.

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Under Section 1(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 3 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 3 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 3 (Punishment of offences committed beyond, which by law may be tried within, India) corresponds to Section 1(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 3 and BNS 1(4)?

The IPC section is converted into a subsection within BNS without a separate heading. The phrase 'Indian laws' is replaced with 'law' and the words 'for the time being in force in India' are inserted.

How do I cite BNS 1(4) in a pleading?

Under Section 1(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 3 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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