Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with ab e tment of suicide of child or person Of unsound mind. Under the old law this was Section 305 of the IPC.
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Section 107 BNS - Ab e tment of suicide of child or person Of unsound mind
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 107 - Ab e tment of suicide of child or person Of unsound mind
- Old provision
- Section 305 IPC
- Punishment
- Death, or imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 107 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 305 IPC | Modified | Formal changes but essence is same - 'insane person' is replaced by 'person of unsound mind'. |
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