IPC → BNS
IPC Section 81 in BNS
IPC Section 81 corresponds to BNS Section 19 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 81 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 19 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 19 — Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm
Drafting note. Word “steam” is excluded in illustration.
Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intention to cause harm, and in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoiding other harm to person or property. Explanation .—It is a question of fact in such a case whether the harm to be prevented or avoided was of such a nature and so imminent as to justify or excuse the risk of doing the act with the knowledge that it was likely to cause harm. Illustrations. (a) A, the captain of a vessel, suddenly and without any fault or negligence on his
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 81 in BNS?
IPC Section 81 is BNS Section 19 — Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm.
Has the provision changed?
Word “steam” is excluded in illustration.
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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