IPC §33 → BNS §2

“Act”. “Omission”

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Old law
IPC §33
“Act”. “Omission”

33. “Act”. “Omission”.—The word “act” denotes as well as series of acts as a single act: the word “omission” denotes as well a series of omissions as a single omission.

New law
BNS §2
Definitions

In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,—

What changedAI-inferred

BNS Section 2 extracts the cluster into two discrete sub-clauses: 2(1) for act, 2(25) for omission. Substantive content of both definitions is preserved.

Old position

IPC Section 33 was a composite definitional section: act denotes a single act or a series of acts, and omission denotes a single omission or a series of omissions.

New position

BNS Section 2 extracts the cluster into two discrete sub-clauses: 2(1) for act, 2(25) for omission. Substantive content of both definitions is preserved.

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

IPC Section 33 was a composite definitional section defining two distinct expressions in a single block: act denotes a single act or a series of acts, and omission denotes a single omission or a series of omissions. BNS Section 2 extracts these into two discrete sub-clauses: 2(1) for act and 2(25) for omission. Substantive content is preserved across both definitions. Minor punctuation / phrasing variation (BNS 2(25) reads as well as a series of omissions as a single omission against IPC 33's as well a series of omissions as a single omission) is non-operative drafting / typographical normalisation. The relationship is classified as definition_extracted to capture the structural one-to-two reorganisation; this is the same pattern locked at IPC 23 → BNS 2(36)/(37)/(38).

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 33 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 2 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward in their existing frame.

Frequently asked

BNS Section 2 sub-clauses 2(1) (act) and 2(25) (omission). Substantive content is preserved.

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Newlaws.in, IPC §33 → BNS §2 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/ipc/33.

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