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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 42 BNS - When such right extends to causing Any harm other than death

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
42 - When such right extends to causing Any harm other than death
Old provision
Section 104 IPC

Old law → Section 42 BNS

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Section 104 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 42 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with when such right extends to causing Any harm other than death. Under the old law this was Section 104 of the IPC.

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