IPC 101 vs BNS 39: When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
Section 101 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 39 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 90% of the old wording is kept; 6 words removed and 4 words added.
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IPC section 101When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
If the offence be not of any of the descriptions enumerated in the last preceding section the right of private defence of the body does not extend to the voluntary causing of death to the assailant, but does extend, under the restrictions mentioned in section 99 to the voluntary causing to the assailant of any harm other than death.
BNS section 39When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
If the offence be not of any of the descriptions specified in section 38, the right of private defence of the body does not extend to the voluntary causing of death to the assailant, but does extend, under the restrictions specified in section 37, to the voluntary causing to the assailant of any harm other than death.
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