IPC → BNS

IPC Section 71 in BNS

IPC Section 71 corresponds to BNS Section 9 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 71
New provision9
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 9 — Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences

Drafting note. No change.

(1) Where anything which is an offence is made up of parts, any of which parts is itself an offence, the offender shall not be punished with the punishment of more than one of such his offences, unless it be so expressly provided. (2) Where--- (a) anything is an offence falling within two or more separate definitions of any law in force for the time being by which offences are defined or punished; or (b) several acts, of which one or more than one would by itself or themselves constitute an offence, constitute, when combined, a different offence, the offender shall not be punished with a more

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Questions this page answers

What is IPC 71 in BNS?

IPC Section 71 is BNS Section 9 — Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences.

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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