Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 96

IPC 96 in BNS: Section 34

Section 96 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 34 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 96 deals with things done in private defence. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 96 is now BNS 34.

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 sectionsBNS 34 · Things done in private defence.
IPC 95 · Act causing slight harmIPC 97 · Right of private defence of the body and of property

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