IPC → BNS
IPC Section 96 in BNS
IPC Section 96 corresponds to BNS Section 34 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 96 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 34 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 34 — Things done in private defence
Drafting note. No change.
Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 96 in BNS?
IPC Section 96 is BNS Section 34 — Things done in private defence.
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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