IPC → BNS
IPC Section 105 in BNS
IPC Section 105 corresponds to BNS Section 43 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 105 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 43 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 43 — Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property
Drafting note. Words “by night” are replaced by “after sunset and before sunrise”.
The right of private defence of property,— (a) commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences; (b) against theft continues till the offender has effected his retreat with the property or either the assistance of the public authorities is obtained, or the property has been recovered; (c) against robbery continues as long as the offender causes or attempts to cause to any person death or hurt or wrongful restraint or as long as the fear of instant death or of instant hurt or of instant personal restraint continues; (d) against criminal trespass or mischief continues…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 105 in BNS?
IPC Section 105 is BNS Section 43 — Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of property.
Has the provision changed?
Words “by night” are replaced by “after sunset and before sunrise”.
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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