Section 2, BNS [S10-NMH]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 July 2024 by Notification S.O. 850(E): commencement of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [N11-2X4].
2. Definitions.—In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,—
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(3) "child" means any person below the age of eighteen years;
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(11) "good faith".—Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good faith" which is done or believed without due care and attention;
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child: Section 2, BNS [S10NMH] (In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "child" means any person below the age of eighteen years
child: 18 more definitions.
good faith: Section 2, BNS [S10NMH] (In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,— [...]): "Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good faith" which is done or believed without due care and attention"
good faith: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "a thing shall be deemed to be done in "good faith" where it is in fact done honestly, whether it is done negligently or not"
good faith: 1 more definition.
person: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not
person: 1 more definition.
year: Section 3, General Clauses Act, 1897 [S100SN] (In this Act, and in all Central Acts and Regulations made after the commencement of this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context): "year" shall mean a year reckoned according to the British calendar
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