In 2023, the Indian legal system witnessed a significant transformation with the introduction of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), a modernized framework intended to replace the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC). This new legislation reflects contemporary values and aspirations, ensuring justice is accessible and effective for all. Among its many provisions, Section 26 has drawn […]
Read MoreThe Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023, also known as the Indian Justice Code, is a comprehensive legislation introduced in India to replace the outdated Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860. One of the key objectives of the BNS 2023 is to modernize India’s legal system, making it more relevant to contemporary society. It also aims […]
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The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 (BNS) is a comprehensive criminal law reform introduced by the Government of India with the goal of modernizing and streamlining the country’s legal framework. One of the key provisions in this new legal code is Section 18, which addresses an important aspect of criminal justice: the concept of “Trial of […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is a significant piece of legislation introduced in India with the goal of reforming the criminal justice system. It replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and other related laws, making it more relevant to the current socio-political and cultural context of the country. One […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS) is a significant piece of legislation that aims to reform and streamline India’s criminal justice system. It seeks to replace outdated colonial-era laws with a more modern framework that aligns with India’s present-day needs and aspirations. Among its various provisions, Section 16 of the BNS 2023 stands out for […]
Read MoreThe Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 (Indian Judicial Code 2023) is a significant piece of legislation in India, aiming to overhaul the criminal justice system. Introduced by the Government of India, this law is seen as a step toward streamlining and modernizing the judicial processes, making them more transparent and efficient. One of the key aspects […]
Read MoreThe “Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023” (Indian Criminal Code 2023) is a significant legal reform in India, aimed at modernizing and streamlining the criminal justice system. Section 12 of this new legislation deals with the “Right to be informed of the grounds of arrest”, which is a crucial aspect of protecting individual rights during the process […]
Read MoreSection 11 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 addresses the use of solitary confinement as a form of punishment within the Indian legal system. Solitary confinement involves isolating a prisoner from the general inmate population, restricting interaction to a minimal level. This measure is typically employed to discipline offenders or prevent disruptive behavior. Key […]
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 […]
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