The text is substantially unchanged

BNS Section 2(12) is now IPC Section 17

2(12)

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Old law

BNS §2(12)

2(12)

2(12) “Government” means the Central Government or a State Government;
Read more: BNS §2(12)

New law

IPC §17

17. “Government”.

17. The word "Government" denotes the Central Government or the Government of a State.
Read more: IPC §17

BNS Section 2(12) also corresponds to

Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.