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.
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2023Section 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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