Chapter V of BNS is dedicated to offenses against women and children, with Sections 63 to 73 specifically addressing sexual offenses related to women. These sections provide Intentional Insult (Sec. 504-505 And Sec. 509), and legal safeguards and remedies for women...
Indian Penal Code
ABETMENT UNDER BNS (SECTION 45-60)
Criminal law's notion of abetment, which deals with circumstances in which one person incites, encourages, or helps another commit an offence, is fundamental. Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita describes and expounds upon the legal ramifications of abetment, encompassing not only...
RIGHT OF PRIVATE DEFENCE UNDER BNS (SECTION 34 – 44)
According to the BNS, people have the legal right to defend themselves, other people, or their property against impending danger or damage. It acknowledges that in some situations, before authorities can step in, urgent action must be done to stop illegal activities,...
GENERAL EXCEPTIONS UNDER BNS (SECTION 14-33)
In penal law, not all injurious acts are considered offenses. There exist multiple situations wherein an individual may be released from criminal culpability as a result of the circumstances surrounding the commission of the conduct. The legal concept of "General...
PUNISHMENTS UNDER BNS (SECTION 4-13)
The Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), 2023, an in-depth framework for dealing with crimes and their associated penalties is introduced. While defining precise limits on the kinds of punishments, the commuting of sentences, fines, and imprisonment, this legal system seeks...
DEFINITIONS UNDER BNS (SECTION 2)
The important definitions have been classified under Section 2 of the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, providing clarity on concepts and their interpretations unless otherwise specified by the context. Legal terms that are essential to understanding offenses are covered in...