IPC → BNS
IPC Section 84 in BNS
IPC Section 84 corresponds to BNS Section 22 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 84 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 22 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 22 — Act of a person of unsound mind
Drafting note. No change.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 84 in BNS?
IPC Section 84 is BNS Section 22 — Act of a person of unsound mind.
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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