The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Bill, 2023, which seeks to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), brings with it numerous changes designed to modernize India’s criminal justice system. One significant provision in the BNS is Section 80, which deals with the concept of a mistake of fact as a defense in criminal law. This article […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) is a modern legal code designed to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), bringing reforms to India’s criminal justice system. Section 42 of the BNS addresses “Unlawful Assembly”, a critical aspect of public order and security in India. This article simplifies the provisions under Section 42, explores its implications, […]
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: […]
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