IPC §42 → BNS §2

“Local law”

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Comparison

Old law
IPC §42
“Local law”

42. “Local law”.—A “local law” is a law applicable only to a particular part of 7[8***9[India]].

New law
BNS §2
Definitions

In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,—

What changedAI-inferred

BNS Section 2(18) preserves the IPC definition: 'local law' means a law applicable only to a particular part of India.

Old position

IPC Section 42 defined a local law as a law applicable only to a particular part of India.

New position

BNS Section 2(18) preserves the IPC definition: 'local law' means a law applicable only to a particular part of India.

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

IPC Section 42 and BNS Section 2(18) carry the same definition: a local law is a law applicable only to a particular part of India. Definitional verb shifts from is to means; operative phrase otherwise character-identical.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 42 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-clause (18). The definition is unchanged.

Sources

Cite this page

Newlaws.in, IPC §42 → BNS §2 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/42.

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