IPC → BNS
IPC Section 76 in BNS
IPC Section 76 corresponds to BNS Section 14 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 76 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 14 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 14 — Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
Drafting note. No change.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith believes himself to be, bound by law to do it. Illustrations . (a) A, a soldier, fires on a mob by the order of his superior officer, in conformity with the commands of the law. A has committed no offence. (b) A, an officer of a Court, being ordered by that Court to arrest Y, and, after due enquiry, believing Z to be Y, arrests Z. A has committed no offence.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 76 in BNS?
IPC Section 76 is BNS Section 14 — Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law.
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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