This section explains that if a word isn't defined in this new law (BNSS), we should look for its meaning in the old Indian Penal Code (IPC) or the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Basically, it tells you where to find the definitions of legal terms.
If the term 'theft' is used, and it's not defined in BNSS, you'd look up its definition in the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
- •You have the right to understand the definitions of legal terms used against you.
- •You can refer to the IPC and CrPC for definitions not found in BNSS.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (replaces CrPC)
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