IPC → BNS
IPC Section 82 in BNS
IPC Section 82 corresponds to BNS Section 20 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 82 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 20 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 20 — Act of a child under seven years of age
Drafting note. No change.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 82 in BNS?
IPC Section 82 is BNS Section 20 — Act of a child under seven years of age.
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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