BNS Section 274 Adulteration of Food or Drink Intended for Sale Food is life. What we eat should nourish us, not harm us. But when people mix harmful substances into food or drinks, it becomes a serious crime. That’s exactly what BNS Section 274 aims to stop. Let’s break it down in simple words. What […]
Read MoreIn a country where food is worshipped as divine, selling harmful or toxic food is a serious offence. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 takes this issue head-on under BNS Section 275, titled “Sale of noxious food or drink.” This provision is designed to protect public health and hold sellers accountable for putting consumers at risk. […]
Read MoreIn today’s world, especially post-COVID, public health has become a serious concern. The law also recognizes the importance of protecting people from harmful, deliberate acts.That’s where BNS Section 272 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 steps in. This section deals with those who intentionally commit acts that can spread deadly diseases. Let’s break it down […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code after over 160 years. One of its key provisions, BNS Section 265, deals with acts that obstruct justice but are not specifically covered under other sections. Let’s break it down in simple terms. BNS Section 265 punishes those who resist arrest, obstruct public servants, […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has replaced the colonial Indian Penal Code. With this change comes a modern approach to criminal law. Among the many updated sections is BNS Section 264, which addresses an important issue—what happens when a public servant fails to arrest or lets a person escape. Let’s understand this section in simple […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) is India’s newly implemented criminal code. It aims to modernize the criminal justice system by replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code. One key provision under this law is BNS Section 262, which deals with resisting arrest or obstructing lawful custody. Let’s explore what BNS Section 262 Resistance or obstruction […]
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Public servants hold a position of trust. Their duty is to uphold the law, not bend it. But what happens when they intentionally avoid arresting someone accused of a crime? This is where BNS Section 259 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 plays a crucial role. It addresses the intentional omission by a public servant […]
Read MoreImagine a public servant – maybe a police officer or a government official – writes a false report. Not by mistake, but on purpose. Why? To help someone escape punishment or to protect their property from being seized. That’s not just unethical. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, it’s a criminal offence. This is […]
Read MoreBeing falsely accused of a crime can ruin lives. It damages your reputation, strains personal relationships, and often leaves a long-lasting psychological impact. Thankfully, the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023 addresses this issue with a clear and firm provision—Section 248. This section specifically deals with the false charge of an offence made with the intent […]
Read MoreIndia’s legal system is evolving. With the introduction of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023, many laws have been updated. One such important provision is BNS Section 217: False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person. This article simplifies Section 217, explains its importance, […]
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