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B.N.S. 2023

Section 120, B.N.S.

In force from 1 July 2024

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B.N.S.

General Defences: Sections 14–18 B.N.S.

Sections 14 to 18 of the B.N.S. are the first general defences. Each one answers a familiar plea made by a person who has hurt someone or taken away someone's liberty:

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B.N.S.

Hurt and Grievous Hurt

The law of hurt deals with harm caused to the body, and even to the mind, of a person. It is found in Chapter 6 of the B.N.S. , which deals with offences affecting the human body. Within that Chapter, under the sub-heading "Of hurt" , are Sections 114 to 125 .

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We show statutory text only after checking it word for word against the official source. Read Section 120 of the B.N.S. 2023 on India Code.

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