Abetment outside India for offence in India

Q: When did Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita come into force?

Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, cited as BNS 48, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 01 Jul 2024 Act 45 of 2023 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 2023 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 25 Dec 2023 In force 01 Jul 2024

Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment outside India for offence in India. A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, without and beyond India, abets the commission of any act in India which would constitute an offence if committed in India. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.

A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, without and beyond India, abets the commission of any act in India which would constitute an offence if committed in India.
Illustration.
A, in country X, instigates B, to commit a murder in India, A is guilty of abetting murder.
Section 48, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023).

Questions about Section 48

What does Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita deal with?

Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is headed "Abetment outside India for offence in India". A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, without and beyond India, abets the commission of any act in India which would constitute an offence if committed in India.

How do I find court cases under Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNS 48, section 48 BNS, section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita come into force?

Section 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, cited as BNS 48, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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