IPC → BNS
IPC Section 113 in BNS
IPC Section 113 corresponds to BNS Section 53 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 113 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 53 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 53 — Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor
Drafting note. No change.
When an act is abetted with the intention on the part of the abettor of causing a particular effect, and an act for which the abettor is liable in consequence of the abetment, causes a different effect from that intended by the abettor, the abettor is liable for the effect caused, in the same manner and to the same extent as if he had abetted the act with the intention of causing that effect, provided he knew that the act abetted was likely to cause that effect. Illustration. A instigates B to cause grievous hurt to Z. B, in consequence of the instigation, causes grievous hurt to Z. Z dies in
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 113 in BNS?
IPC Section 113 is BNS Section 53 — Liability of abettor for an effect caused by the act abetted different from that intended by the abettor.
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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