IPC → BNS
IPC Section 86 in BNS
IPC Section 86 corresponds to BNS Section 24 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 86 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 24 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 24 — Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
Drafting note. No change.
In cases where an act done is not an offence unless done with a particular knowledge or intent, a person who does the act in a state of intoxication shall be liable to be dealt with as if he had the same knowledge as he would have had if he had not been intoxicated, unless the thing which intoxicated him was administered to him without his knowledge or against his will.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 86 in BNS?
IPC Section 86 is BNS Section 24 — Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated.
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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