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 MoreOne such important provision is BNS Section 257. While some may confuse it with the old law about harbouring offenders, its updated version is much more direct and powerful. It talks about a situation where a public servant, involved in a judicial proceeding, knowingly makes a false or unlawful report, record, or decision. The Bharatiya […]
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 MoreThe Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is a comprehensive overhaul of criminal law in India. Among its many provisions, BNS Section 249 plays a significant role in addressing the issue of harbouring an offender. In simple terms, it makes it a crime to shelter or aid a person who has committed a criminal act. But […]
Read MoreThe Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023 has introduced significant reforms in India’s criminal justice system. Among these, BNS Section 201 Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability among public servants. This section penalizes public officials who deliberately frame incorrect documents with the intent to […]
Read MoreThe Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is a major legal reform in India. It replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and introduces updated provisions. BNS Section 199 Public Servant Disobeying Direction Under Law addresses misconduct by public officials during investigations. This section ensures fair and lawful enforcement of justice. Understanding BNS Section 199 Section 199 […]
Read MoreLaws exist to ensure fairness, justice, and accountability. But what happens when those in power misuse their authority? BNS Section 198: Public Servant Disobeying Law with Intent to Cause Injury to Any Person addresses this issue. This law under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023 holds public officials responsible when they knowingly disobey legal orders […]
Read MoreLaws are the backbone of any society. They maintain order, ensure justice, and hold people accountable. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is India’s step towards a modernized legal system. One crucial provision is BNS Section 157, which deals with Negligent Prisoner Escape by Public Servant BNS Section 157 Negligent Prisoner Escape by Public Servant […]
Read MoreSection 60 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 addresses the act of concealing a plan to commit a crime that is punishable by imprisonment. In simple terms, if someone intentionally hides information about a planned crime or knowingly provides false information about such a plan, they can face legal consequences. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 is […]
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is the latest criminal code designed by the Indian government to replace the outdated Indian Penal Code (IPC) and bring modern practices into the Indian justice system. This new law aims to ensure a more efficient, transparent, and speedy delivery of justice. It focuses on updating the provisions of […]
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