Category: THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023

(25) “omission” means single omission as well as a series of omissions;

(24) “offence”.—Except in the Chapters and sections mentioned in sub-clauses (a) and (b) the word “offence” means an act made…

(23) “oath” includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorised by law…

(22) “number”. —Unless the contrary appears from the context, words importing the singular number include the plural number, and words…

(21) “movable property” includes property of every description, except land and things attached to the earth or permanently fastened to…

(20) “month” and “year”.––Wherever the word “month” or the word “year” is used, it is to be understood that the…

(19) “mental illness” shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (a) of section 2 of the Mental Healthcare…

(18) “man” means male human being of any age;

(7) “document” means any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by…

(3) “counterfeit”.––A person is said to “counterfeit” who causes one thing to resemble another thing, intending by means of that…