The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Section 72 plays a crucial role in protecting the identity of victims involved in serious criminal cases, especially those related to sexual offences. This section prohibits the disclosure of personal information about the victim, ensuring their privacy and dignity are maintained throughout the legal process. In a society where victim-blaming […]
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Section 71 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) plays a crucial role in addressing repeat offenders of serious sexual crimes. This provision imposes stringent punishments, including life imprisonment or the death penalty, on individuals convicted more than once under serious criminal charges. What is Section 71 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023? Section 71 […]
Read MoreSection 62 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, addresses the concept of criminal attempts in Indian criminal law. It sets clear guidelines on how individuals attempting to commit serious offences should be punished. This section plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order by ensuring that actions leading to criminal offenses, even if they are […]
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is the latest criminal code designed by the Indian government to replace the outdated Indian Penal Code (IPC) and bring modern practices into the Indian justice system.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 […]
Read MoreSection 48 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses the concept of abetment of offenses committed within India by individuals located outside the country’s borders. This provision ensures that individuals who, from abroad, encourage or assist in committing crimes in India are held accountable under Indian law. Understanding Section 48 The essence of Section […]
Read MoreThe Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) is a recent reform in Indian criminal law aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This legislative development intends to modernize and streamline legal provisions to reflect contemporary societal needs. Section 40 of the BNS is a significant provision that warrants detailed understanding. In this article, we will […]
Read MoreBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is India’s new criminal law code, aimed at modernizing and consolidating the country’s criminal justice system. It replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Among the many provisions in the new law, Section 34 plays a critical role […]
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Section 33 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses acts that cause minimal harm, stating: Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary […]
Read MoreSection 31 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses the legal implications of communications made in good faith for the benefit of the recipient. It stipulates that such communications do not constitute an offense, even if they inadvertently cause harm to the person to whom they are made. This provision underscores the importance of […]
Read MoreSection 30 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, addresses situations where harm is caused to an individual for their benefit, even without their consent. This provision ensures that actions taken in good faith, aimed at benefiting a person who is incapable of consenting, are not deemed criminal offenses under specific conditions. Key Provisions of Section […]
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