Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 17BNS 2(12)

Government

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What changed

  • Words "Government of a State" are replaced by "State Government".

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Under Section 2(12) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 17 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 17 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 17 (Government) corresponds to Section 2(12) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 17 and BNS 2(12)?

Words "Government of a State" are replaced by "State Government".

How do I cite BNS 2(12) in a pleading?

Under Section 2(12) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 17 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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