Section 39 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – When such right extends to causing any harm other than death 39. When such right extends to causing any harm other than death. If the offence be not of any of the…
Section 38 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – When right of private defence of body extends to causing death 38. When right of private defence of body extends to causing death. The right of private defence of the body extends,…
Section 37 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Acts against which there is no right of private defence 37. Acts against which there is no right of private defence. (1) There is no right of private defence,- (a) against an…
Section 36 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Right of private defence against act of a person of unsound mind, etc. 36. Right of private defence against act of a person of unsound mind, etc. When an act, which would…
Section 35 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Right of private defence of body and of property 35. Right of private defence of body and of property. Every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in section 37,…
Section 34 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Things done in private defence 34. Things done in private defence. Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.
Section 33 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act causing slight harm 33. Act causing slight harm. Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be…
Section 32 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act to which a person is compelled by threats 32. Act to which a person is compelled by threats. Except murder, and offences against the State punishable with death, nothing is an…
Section 31 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Communication made in good faith 31. Communication made in good faith. No communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is…
Section 30 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent 30. Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent. Nothing is an offence by reason of…
Section 29 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused 29. Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused. The exceptions in sections 25, 26 and 27 do not extend…
Section 28 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Consent known to be given under fear or misconception 28. Consent known to be given under fear or misconception. A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section…
Section 27 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian 27. Act done in good faith for benefit of child or person…
Section 26 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit 26. Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit. Nothing,…
Section 25 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, done by consent 25. Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or…
Section 24 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated 24. Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated. In cases where an act…
Section 23 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will 23. Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will. Nothing…
Section 22 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act of a person of unsound mind 22. Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it,…
Section 21 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding 21. Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding. Nothing…
Section 20 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act of a child under seven years of age 20. Act of a child under seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years…
Section 19 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm 19. Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm. Nothing…
Section 18 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Accident in doing a lawful act 18. Accident in doing a lawful act. Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in…
Section 17 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law 17. Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by…
Section 16 BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court 16. Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court. Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the…
15. Act of Judge when acting judicially. Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him…
