IPC → BNS
IPC Section 101 in BNS
IPC Section 101 corresponds to BNS Section 39 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 101 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 39 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 39 — When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
Drafting note. No change.
If the offence be not of any of the descriptions specified in section 38, the right of private defence of the body does not extend to the voluntary causing of death to the assailant, but does extend, under the restrictions specified in section 37, to the voluntary causing to the assailant of any harm other than death.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 101 in BNS?
IPC Section 101 is BNS Section 39 — When such right extends to causing any harm other than death.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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