Section 6: Fractions of terms of punishment.

Q: What does Section 6 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deal with?

Section 6 BNS pertains to "Fractions of terms of punishment.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 6 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes fractions of terms of punishment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 6 BNS still in force?

Yes, Section 6 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 6 BNS?

धारा 6 BNS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 6 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Section 6 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes fractions of terms of punishment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 6 BNS?

Dhara 6 BNS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 6 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 6 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes fractions of terms of punishment. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 6 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 6, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, § 6 (India).

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter II — OF PUNISHMENTS

Section 6

Fractions of terms of punishment.

In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, imprisonment for life shall be reckoned as equivalent to imprisonment for twenty years unless otherwise provided.