Indian Penal Code, 1860
IPC Section 88 in BNS
§ 88 IPC→§ 26 BNS
Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for benefit. Section 88 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for benefit) corresponds to Section 26 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were renumbered:
| IPC | Provision | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Act of a person incapable of judgment by intoxication caused against his will | 23 |
| 86 | Offence requiring particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated | 24 |
| 87 | Act not intended to cause death, done by consent | 25 |
| 89 | Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person by guardian | 27 |
| 90 | Consent known to be given under fear or misconception | 28 |
| 91 | Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused | 29 |
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