Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 22

BNS 22: earlier IPC 84

Section 22 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 22 deals with act of a person of unsound mind. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 22 was IPC 84.

Act of a person of unsound mind.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. IV
s. 84
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, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. III
s. 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, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIPC 84 · Act of a person of unsound mind
BNS 21 · Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding.BNS 23 · Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will.

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