IPC → BNS
IPC Section 305 in BNS
IPC Section 305 corresponds to BNS Section 107 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 305 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 107 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 107 — Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind
Drafting note. Formal changes but essence is same- 'insane person' is replaced by 'person of unsound mind'.
If any child, any person of unsound mind, any delirious person or any person in a state of intoxication, commits suicide, whoever abets the commission of such suicide, shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 305 in BNS?
IPC Section 305 is BNS Section 107 — Abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind.
Has the provision changed?
Formal changes but essence is same- 'insane person' is replaced by 'person of unsound mind'.
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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