Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 38BNS 3(9)
General explanations- Persons concerned in Criminal act may be guilty of different offences
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What changed
- Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- No other change.
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Under Section 3(9) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 38 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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What is IPC 38 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 38 (General explanations- Persons concerned in Criminal act may be guilty of different offences) corresponds to Section 3(9) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 38 and BNS 3(9)?
Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other change.
How do I cite BNS 3(9) in a pleading?
Under Section 3(9) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 38 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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