IPC → BNS
IPC Section 87 in BNS
IPC Section 87 corresponds to BNS Section 25 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 87 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 25 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 25 — Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent
Drafting note. No change.
Nothing which is not intended to cause death, or grievous hurt, and which is not known by the doer to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, to any person, above eighteen years of age, who has given consent, whether express or implied, to suffer that harm; or by reason of any harm which it may be known by the doer to be likely to cause to any such person who has consented to take the risk of that harm.. Illustration. A and Z agree to fence with each other for amusement. This agreement implies the c…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 87 in BNS?
IPC Section 87 is BNS Section 25 — Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent.
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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