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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Browse every section chapter-wise with explanations and official references.

Sections

358

Effective

1 July 2024

Previous Law

IPC

Year

2023

Section 1

Short title, commencement and application

Chapter : CHAPTER I


Section 1.

(1) This Act may be called the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may appoint.

(3) It extends to the whole of India.

Section 2

Definitions

Chapter : CHAPTER I


Section 2.

In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires...

Section 3

General explanations

Chapter : CHAPTER I


This section contains the general explanations applicable throughout the Sanhita.

Section 4

Punishments

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 5

Certain acts omitted

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 6

Fractions of terms of punishment

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 7

Sentence may be wholly or partly rigorous or simple

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 8

Amount of fine

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 9

Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 10

Solitary confinement

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 11

Punishment of death

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 12

Commutation of sentence

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 13

Imprisonment for life

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 14

Fine

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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Section 15

Community service

Chapter : CHAPTER II


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