IPC §96 → BNS §34

Things done in private defence

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Comparison

Old law
IPC §96
Things done in private defence

96. Things done in private defence.—Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

New law
BNS §34
Things done in private defence

Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 96 and BNS 34 carry the same private-defence preamble character-identically.

Old position

IPC 96 is concerned with Things done in private defence. Things done in private defence

New position

BNS 34 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Things done in private defence. Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence

BNS 34 (Things done in private defence) preserves the framework of IPC 96. BNS 34 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNS 34 text: Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNS 34 (Things done in private defence) preserves the framework of IPC 96. BNS 34 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNS 34 text: Nothing is an offence which is done in the exercise of the right of private defence.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 96 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 34 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 unaffected.

Frequently asked

BNS 34 (Things done in private defence). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

Sources

Cite this page

Newlaws.in, IPC §96 → BNS §34 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/96.

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