IPC → BNS
IPC Section 90 in BNS
IPC Section 90 corresponds to BNS Section 28 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 90 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 28 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 28 — Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
Drafting note. No change.
A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section of this Sanhita,—. (a) if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under a misconception of fact, and if the person doing the act knows, or has reason to believe, that the consent was given in consequence of such fear or misconception; or. (b) if the consent is given by a person who, from unsoundness of mind, or intoxication, is unable to understand the nature and consequence of that to which he gives his consent; or. (c) unless the contrary appears from the context, if the consent is given by a person who is under
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 90 in BNS?
IPC Section 90 is BNS Section 28 — Consent known to be given under fear or misconception.
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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