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The brand new prison legal guidelines, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, got here into impact precisely a 12 months in the past, on July 1, 2024. As we mark their first anniversary, allow us to take a look at how the Supreme Courtroom has interpreted and utilized these…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 166B Understanding BNS-201: Public Servant Framing an Incorrect Document with Intent to Cause Injury What is BNS-201? BNS-201 is a legal provision that penalizes public servants who intentionally prepare or translate incorrect documents or electronic records with the intent to cause injury to someone. This law ensures that…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 166B Understanding BNS-200: Punishment for Non-Treatment of Victim What is BNS-200? BNS-200 is a legal provision that penalizes hospitals, whether public or private, for failing to provide treatment to victims as required under Section 449 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This law ensures that hospitals prioritize the…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 166 A Understanding BNS-199: Public Servant Disobeying Direction Under Law What is BNS-199? BNS-199 is a legal provision that holds public servants accountable if they knowingly disobey lawful directions while performing their duties. This includes failing to follow legal procedures during investigations or neglecting to record information as…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 166 Public Servant Disobeying Law, with Intent to Cause Injury to Any Person This section criminalizes the actions of public servants who intentionally disobey legal directives in a way that is likely to cause harm to an individual. It holds public servants accountable for misusing their authority, ensuring…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) -153B New Provision Imputations, Assertions Prejudicial to National Integration This section deals with offenses that involve making statements, assertions, or representations that promote division or hostility between groups based on religion, race, language, region, or caste, and jeopardize national integration. These acts are considered harmful to the unity, sovereignty, and…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 153 A Promoting Enmity Between Different Groups and Acts Prejudicial to Harmony Introduction Under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the law penalizes individuals who promote enmity between different groups based on religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste, or community. It also targets acts that are prejudicial to maintaining harmony and…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 152 Assaulting or Obstructing Public Servant When Suppressing Riot, etc. Introduction Under Section 195 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the law penalizes individuals who assault, obstruct, or threaten public servants while they are performing their duties to disperse unlawful assemblies or suppress riots or affrays. This provision ensures the safety and effectiveness of public…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 159 – 160 Affray Introduction Under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the law defines and penalizes the act of affray. This provision aims to maintain public peace by addressing violent altercations in public places. Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is Affray? An affray occurs when two or more persons engage in…
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 154 – 156 Liability of Owner, Occupier, or Interested Persons for Unlawful Assembly or Riot Introduction Under Section 193 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the law holds owners, occupiers, or persons with an interest in land accountable if an unlawful assembly or riot takes place on their property. This provision ensures that individuals…
