The 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 MoreSection 2: The Pillars of Precision – Key Definitions That Shape Justice The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), serves as a comprehensive overhaul of India’s criminal law framework, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860. Section 2 of the BNS is pivotal, as it provides clear definitions for various terms used throughout the […]
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