IPC → BNS
IPC Section 85 in BNS
IPC Section 85 corresponds to BNS Section 23 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 85 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 23 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 23 — Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will
Drafting note. No change.
Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason of intoxication, incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong, or contrary to law; provided that the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 85 in BNS?
IPC Section 85 is BNS Section 23 — Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.
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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