Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 98BNS 36
Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc
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What changed
- In Illustrations, words "under the influence of madness" are replaced by "a person of unsound mind".
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Under Section 36 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 98 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 98 (Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc) corresponds to Section 36 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 98 and BNS 36?
In Illustrations, words "under the influence of madness" are replaced by "a person of unsound mind".
How do I cite BNS 36 in a pleading?
Under Section 36 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 98 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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