Section 31 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses the legal implications of communications made in good faith for the benefit of the recipient. It stipulates that such communications do not constitute an offense, even if they inadvertently cause harm to the person to whom they are made. This provision underscores the importance of […]
Read MoreSection 28 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 addresses the validity of consent in criminal law, specifying circumstances under which consent is considered invalid. This provision ensures that consent is genuine, informed, and voluntary, thereby protecting individuals from exploitation and coercion. Text of Section 28: A consent is not such a consent as is […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, enacted to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), introduces significant changes to India’s criminal justice system. While the BNS comprises 20 chapters and 358 sections, detailed information about Section 25 is not readily available in the provided sources. However, based on the structure of the BNS, Section 25 falls […]
Read MoreSection 23 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 addresses the legal implications of actions committed by individuals who are involuntarily intoxicated. This provision acknowledges that a person may be rendered incapable of understanding the nature or legality of their actions due to intoxication imposed upon them without their consent. Key Provisions of Section 23: […]
Read MoreSection 10 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 addresses the scenario where a person is found guilty of multiple offences, but the court is uncertain about which specific offence the individual committed. In such cases, the law stipulates that the offender should be punished for the offence that carries the least severe punishment among […]
Read MoreSection 6 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses the calculation of fractional terms of punishment, particularly concerning life imprisonment. It stipulates that when determining fractions of a prison term, life imprisonment is considered equivalent to 20 years, unless specified otherwise in the law. Purpose and Implications: This provision standardizes the interpretation of life […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), enacted on December 25, 2023, is India’s comprehensive criminal code, consolidating and amending provisions related to offences and their corresponding punishments. Section 3 of the BNS, titled “General Explanations,” provides essential interpretative guidelines that ensure the consistent application of the Sanhita’s provisions. Purpose and Scope of Section 3 Section […]
Read MoreIn 2023, the Indian government made significant updates to the country’s criminal justice system with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The BNS aimed to replace the outdated Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), both of which had been in existence for over a century. The new modifications brought […]
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