Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 4BNS 1(5)

Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences

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What changed

  • The IPC section is incorporated as a subsection in BNS without a separate heading.
  • In the illustration, 'Uganda' is replaced with 'any place outside India'.

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Under Section 1(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 4 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 4 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 4 (Extension of Code to extra-territorial offences) corresponds to Section 1(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 4 and BNS 1(5)?

The IPC section is incorporated as a subsection in BNS without a separate heading. In the illustration, 'Uganda' is replaced with 'any place outside India'.

How do I cite BNS 1(5) in a pleading?

Under Section 1(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 4 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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