Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 32

IPC 32 in BNS: Section 3(4)

Section 32 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 3(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 32 deals with words referring to acts include illegal omissions. BNS 3 brings it together with IPC 6, 7, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 32 is now BNS 3(4).

Words referring to acts include illegal omissions · BNS 3 brings it together with IPC 6, 7, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38.

Merged
96% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. II
s. 32
Words referring to acts include illegal omissions
In every part of this Code, except where a contrary intention appears from the context, words which refer to acts done extend also to illegal omissions.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. I
s. 3(4)of section 3
General explanations.
(4) In every Part of this Sanhita, except where a contrary intention appears from the context, words which refer to acts done extend also to illegal omissions.
Text from India Code
Also in BNS 3
Judgments on s. 32 IPCBNS 3 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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