Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 34

IPC 34 in BNS: Section 3(5)

Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 34 deals with acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention. BNS 3 brings it together with IPC 6, 7, 27, 32, 35, 36, 37 and 38. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 34 is now BNS 3(5).

Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention · BNS 3 brings it together with IPC 6, 7, 27, 32, 35, 36, 37 and 38.

Merged
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. II
s. 34
Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention
When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone.]
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New · BNS 2023 · Ch. I
s. 3(5)of section 3
General explanations.
(5) When a criminal act is done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if it were done by him alone.
Text from India Code
Also in BNS 3
Judgments on s. 34 IPCBNS 3 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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