Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 42BNS 2(18)

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Under Section 2(18) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 42 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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What is IPC 42 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 42 (Local law) corresponds to Section 2(18) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 42 and BNS 2(18)?

No change.

How do I cite BNS 2(18) in a pleading?

Under Section 2(18) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 42 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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