IPC → BNS

IPC Section 113 in BNS

IPC Section 113 corresponds to BNS Section 53 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 113
New provision53
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

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

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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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