Category: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Deciding Jurisdiction for Inquiry and Trial (S. 197 to 200 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Deciding Jurisdiction for Inquiry and Trial (S. 197 to 200 BNSS) One of the foundational pillars of any criminal justice system is the jurisdiction of criminal courts—which determines the Jurisdiction for Inquiry and Trial based on factors such as the nature of the crime, the territorial location…
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Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons (Ss. 301 to 306)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Attendance of Persons Confined or Detained in Prisons (Ss. 301 to 306) The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has laid down specific provisions to ensure the attendance of persons who are confined or detained in prisons during the course of judicial proceedings. This provision is crucial…
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Concept Application 23.1 MCQs on Plea Bargaining
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Concept Application 23.1 MCQs on Plea Bargaining (Sentence Bargaining) Synopsis of Plea Bargaining (Sentence Bargaining): Plea bargaining refers to a person charged with a criminal offence (accused) negotiating with the prosecution for a lesser punishment than what is provided in law by pleading guilty to a less…
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Plea Bargaining (Ss. 289 to 300 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Plea Bargaining (Ss. 289 to 300 BNSS) Delay and heavy workloads in the Courts have resulted in the informal system of pre-trial bargaining and settlement in some western countries, particularly in the United States. This system is commonly known as ‘plea bargaining’. In the most traditional and…
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Introduction to Plea Bargaining
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Introduction to Plea Bargaining Delay and heavy workloads in the Courts have resulted in the informal system of pre-trial bargaining and settlement in some western countries, particularly in the United States. This system is commonly known as ‘plea bargaining’. In the most traditional and general sense “Plea…
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Police Officer’s Power to Investigate Cognizable Case (S. 175 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Police Officer’s Power to Investigate Cognizable Case (S. 175 BNSS) The procedure of administration of criminal justice is divided into three stages namely investigation, inquiry and trial. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter referred as BNSS) provides for the procedure to be followed in investigation, inquiry…
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Powers of Police With Respect to Non-Cognizable Offences (S. 174 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Powers of Police With Respect to Non-Cognizable Offence (S. 174 BNSS) Police are the first agency for the administration of criminal justice and are considered to be the first line of defence against crime. The primary responsibility of Police is to protect life, liberty, and property of…
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First Information Report FIR (S. 173 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > First Information Report FIR (S. 173 BNSS) Police are the first agency for the administration of criminal justice and are considered to be the first line of defence against crime. The primary responsibility of Police is to protect life, liberty, and property of citizens. It is for…
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Preventive Action of the Police (Ss. 169 to 172 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Preventive Action of the Police (Ss. 169 to 172 BNSS) The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), not only empowers the police to investigate and prosecute offences after they occur but also entrusts them with the responsibility of preventing crime and maintaining public order. Preventive action by…
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Provisions Related to Disputes as to Immovable Property (Ss. 164 to 167 BNSS)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > BNSS > Provisions Related to Disputes as to Immovable Property (Ss. 164 to 167 BNSS) Disputes over immovable property often serve as a root cause of tensions that escalate into breaches of peace, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Recognizing the potential for such disputes to disrupt public order,…