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…