Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 45BNS 2(17)

Life

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What changed

  • Word "denotes" is replaced with "means".

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Under Section 2(17) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 45 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

Frequently asked

What is IPC 45 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 45 (Life) corresponds to Section 2(17) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 45 and BNS 2(17)?

Word "denotes" is replaced with "means".

How do I cite BNS 2(17) in a pleading?

Under Section 2(17) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 45 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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