Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 6BNS 3(1)

General explanations

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What changed

  • Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.

Drafting-ready

Under Section 3(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 6 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 6 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 6 (General explanations) corresponds to Section 3(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 6 and BNS 3(1)?

Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.

How do I cite BNS 3(1) in a pleading?

Under Section 3(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 6 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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