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The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023, also known as the Indian Criminal Code of 2023, is a transformative update to India’s criminal law system. One of its key provisions is Section 100 of BNS 2023, which deals with the right to private defense. This section is crucial because it provides individuals with the right to protect […]

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Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 Section 99: Understanding Self-Defense Limits Self-defense is a basic right, but it has limits. Section 99 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita 2023 explains when force is justified and when it is not. In this article, we break it down in simple terms. We also look at case laws to understand how […]

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, also known as the Indian Criminal Code 2023, is a significant reform in the Indian legal system, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC). The BNS aims to modernize and streamline the criminal justice system to reflect the changing dynamics of society and legal principles. Section 43 of the […]

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Section 38 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 outlines the circumstances under which an individual may lawfully cause death or harm to an assailant in self-defense. This provision is crucial for understanding the legal boundaries of the right to private defense in India. Understanding Section 38 Section 38 specifies that the right of private […]

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