IPC → BNS
IPC Section 77 in BNS
IPC Section 77 corresponds to BNS Section 15 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 77 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 15 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 15 — Act of Judge when acting judicially
Drafting note. No change.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 77 in BNS?
IPC Section 77 is BNS Section 15 — Act of Judge when acting judicially.
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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