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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
CHAPTER 1

Preliminary

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CHAPTER 2

Of Punishments

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CHAPTER 3

General Exceptions

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CHAPTER 4

Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy And Attempt

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CHAPTER 5

Of Offences Against Woman And Child

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CHAPTER 6

Of Offences Affecting The Human Body

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CHAPTER 7

Of Offences Against The State

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CHAPTER 8

Of Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force

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CHAPTER 9

Of Offences Relating To Elections

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CHAPTER 10

Of Offences Relating To Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, And Government Stamps

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CHAPTER 11

Of Offences Against The Public Tranquillity

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CHAPTER 12

Of Offences By Or Relating To Public Servants

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CHAPTER 13

Of Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants

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CHAPTER 14

Of False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice

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CHAPTER 15

Of Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals

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CHAPTER 16

Of Offences Relating To Religion

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CHAPTER 17

Of Offences Against Property

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CHAPTER 18

Of Offences Relating To Documents And To Property Marks

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CHAPTER 19

Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, Etc.

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CHAPTER 20

Repeal And Savings

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