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Which chapter of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the provisions of general exception?

Chapter III contains the General Exceptions in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These provisions explain circumstances in which conduct is excused or justified, including…

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Which chapter of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the provisions of general exception?

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Chapter III contains the General Exceptions in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These provisions explain circumstances in which conduct is excused or justified, including qualifying mistake of fact, childhood, unsoundness of mind and private defence. They qualify the offence definitions even when an individual offence provision does not repeat them.

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