INDIA CODE

The register holds dated texts. A date set here selects the text it holds for that day, on the pages that hold one.

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].

In BNS [A10-2E3]. This text from 1 July 2024. No other text held.

Cite: Section 2, BNS [S10-NMH]. Machine: S10-NMH.

2. Definitions.—In this Sanhita, unless the context otherwise requires,—

[...]

(3) "child" means any person below the age of eighteen years;

[...]

(11) "good faith".—Nothing is said to be done or believed in "good faith" which is done or believed without due care and attention;

[...]

Defined terms in this text (4)

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

Made under this section, or naming it (0)

none

Cited by (0)

none

Not held (0)

none

Duties published under this section (0)

none

Section 2, BNS [S10-NMH]