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The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 introduces significant reforms to India’s criminal justice system. One of the crucial sections in this new law is BNS Section 231, which focuses on the serious offense of giving or fabricating false evidence with the intent to procure a conviction of an offense punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment. […]

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The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 (BNS 2023) introduces modern provisions to India’s criminal law, making it more effective and relevant in today’s society. One of the most critical sections in this new legal framework is Section 103 of BNS 2023, which deals with the punishment for murder. If you’re seeking to understand how this section […]

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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 […]

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is a crucial step in reforming India’s criminal justice system. This new law replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 and modernizes various legal procedures, ensuring that they meet contemporary needs. One of the key sections of this new legal framework is Section 53, which deals with the concept of […]

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Section 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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