IPC → BNS
IPC Section 102 in BNS
IPC Section 102 corresponds to BNS Section 40 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 102 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 40 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 40 — Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body
Drafting note. No change.
The right of private defence of the body commences as soon as a reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises from an attempt or threat to commit the offence though the offence may not have been committed; and it continues as long as such apprehension of danger to the body continues.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 102 in BNS?
IPC Section 102 is BNS Section 40 — Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body.
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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