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SECTION 93 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Communication made in good faith


Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 93 has been replaced with BNS Section 31 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 31 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 93 in Simple Words
No communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person.



IPC 93 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 93 of the Indian Penal Code states that any communication made in good faith for the benefit of a person is not considered an offense, even if it causes some harm to that person.


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