What is IPC Section 51 in BNS?

IPC Section 51 (51. “Oath”.) now corresponds to BNS Section 2(23) — 2(23). The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 51 is now BNS Section 2(23)

51. “Oath”.

Old law

IPC §51

51. “Oath”.

51. The word "oath" includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorised by law to be made before a public servant or to be used for the purpose of proof, whether in a Court of Justice or not.

2(23)

2(23) “oath” includes a solemn affirmation substituted by law for an oath, and any declaration required or authorised by law to be made before a public servant or to be used for the purpose of proof, whether in a Court or not;