Mob Lynching is a form of violence in which a group of people executes a presumed offender and inflicts torture upon him. They did it on the pretext of administering justice without any trial. It is an illegal way of punishing someone. It is a way of going against the law. This act of punishing …
The newly enacted BNS talks about punishment for culpable homicide, not amount to murder. The difference between murder and culpable homicide is between the intention and the surrounding circumstances. Section 105 of BNS talks about this. It also includes those acts that come under the exceptions of murder. These can be grave and sudden provocation, …
Trespassing involves entering another person’s property without their consent, which is generally considered a civil offense. However, under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, trespassing with the intent to commit a crime is considered criminal trespass and is penalized accordingly. Sections 330 and 331 of BNS 2023 detail the definitions and penalties associated with house trespassing, …
That the offence of theft is one of the most frequent crimes dealt with under Indian law, whether it’s a theft of a purse, mobile, bike from a public place or theft from a house or shop and understanding its legal implications is crucial for both citizens and legal professionals. Theft not only includes the …
Section 303 Of BNS How India’s New Theft Law Works And What It Means For You? Read More »
Cheating is a serious offense under Indian law which is designed to protect individuals and entities from unlawful practices which cause financial or property loss. Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the legal framework defines cheating stating, the acts where a person dishonestly induces another to deliver property or manipulate valuable securities. This …
The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, is a landmark legal reform which has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. One of the critical sections in this new criminal code is Section 309, which deals with robbery which is a serious offence that summarizes violence, intimidation, and theft/extortion. Robbery is often described as merely taking …
Imagine someone who loves you going missing. Days later, you learn that they were taken ransom or, worse, with the intent to kill. This is not only a heart-rending story, but it is also a grave crime under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). BNS Section 140 prescribes stringent punishment for these acts, indicating how severely …
Section 140 Bns Explained: What Happens When Kidnapping Has Deadly Intent? Read More »
What Does Section 351 of BNS Actually Say? Section 351 says that criminal intimidation happens when someone threatens another person—or someone close to them—with harm to their: The key here is intent. If the purpose of the threat is to scare the person or pressure them into doing something they’re not legally required to do …
Section 351 Of BNS—Here’s What Criminal Intimidation Really Means Read More »
The fundamental rights have been granted by India’s Constitution which includes the right to life (Article 21), equality before law (Article 14), and freedom of speech and expression (Article 19). However, these freedoms are not absolute. To preserve public order, secure national unity, and prevent conflicts legal limitations are essential. Here comes an important section …
What is Section 197 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)? Read More »
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2023, with the primary purpose of revamping the existing Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as two other laws aimed at replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. This summary highlights the principal changes …
Understanding The Core Provisions Of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Read More »
