This section covers act done in good faith for benefit of child or person with mental illness in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act done in good faith for the benefit of a child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian. Nothing which is done in good faith for the … Read more

This section covers act not intended to cause death or grievous hurt done in good faith in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Nothing, which is not intended to cause death, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, or be known by … Read more

This section covers act not intended to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt done by consent in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Nothing which is not intended to cause death, or grievous hurt, and which is not known by the doer to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, is an … Read more

This section covers offence requiring intent or knowledge done by intoxicated person in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated. In cases where an act done is not an offence unless done with a particular knowledge or intent, a person who does the … Read more

This section covers act of person incapable of judgement by reason of intoxication in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason … Read more

This section covers act of person with mental illness in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act of a person of unsound mind. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, … Read more

This section covers act of child above seven and under twelve, of immature understanding in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding: Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve years … Read more

This section covers act of child under seven years of age in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act of a child under seven years of age. Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. What was the old IPC code for Section 20 of BNS 2023? In … Read more

This section covers act without criminal intent and to prevent other harm in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm. Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, … Read more

This section covers accident in doing a lawful act in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). 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 the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and … Read more