Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 34

BNS 34: earlier IPC 96

Section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 96 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 34 deals with things done in private defence. 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 34 was IPC 96.

Things done in private defence.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. IV
s. 96
Things done in private defence
Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. III
s. 34
Things done in private defence.
Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIPC 96 · Things done in private defence
BNS 33 · Act causing slight harm.BNS 35 · Right of private defence of body and of property.

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