Category: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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Defence of Insanity or Law of Insanity (S. 22 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Defence of Insanity or Law of Insanity(S. 22 BNS) When a person proved with the commission of an offence, and ought to have been punished by law, if he is exempted from such legal punishment under special conditions…
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Defence of Infancy (Ss. 20 and 21 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Defence of Infancy (Ss. 20 and 21 BNS) The defence of infancy, also known as the “age of criminal responsibility,” or ‘doctrine of infancy’ is a legal principle that exempts individuals below a certain age from criminal liability…
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Doctrine of Necessity or Doctrine of Necessitatis (S. 19 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Doctrine of Necessity or Doctrine of Necessitatis (S. 19 BNS) The Doctrine of Jus Necessitatis, often referred to as the “Doctrine of Necessity,” is a principle under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, that permits actions which would otherwise…
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Accident in Doing Lawful Act (S. 18 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Accident in Doing Lawful Act (S. 18 BNS) To constitute a crime, the act must consist mens rea and actus rea, where mens rea is a guilty mind and actus rea is the guilty act. Chapter III of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023…
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Judicial Acts as Exception to Criminal Liability (Ss. 15 and 16 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Judicial Acts as Exception to Criminal Liability (Ss. 15 and 16 BNS) The concept of a judicial acts as exception to criminal liability holds significant importance within criminal law. Generally, individuals who commit illegal acts are held accountable…
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Mistake of Law and Mistake of Fact under BNS
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Mistake of Law and Mistake of Fact In legal terms, a “mistake” refers to an error made by an individual that affects their understanding or actions related to a legal situation. This error can fall under two main…
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Mistake of Fact Justified by Law (S. 17 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Mistake of Fact Justified by Law (S. 17 BNS) Chapter III of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the “General Exceptions” which a person, accused of an offence under the Sanhita or any special or local law…
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Mistake of Fact as General Exception (S. 14 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Mistake of Fact as General Exception (S. 14 BNS) Chapter III of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the “General Exceptions” which a person, accused of an offence under the Sanhita or any special or local law…
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General Exceptions Under BNS (Ss. 14 to 44)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > General Exceptions Under BNS (Ss. 14 to 44) In this article, let us discuss meaning of General Exceptions under BNS (The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) and its use as defence. List of Sub-Topics: When a person proved with…
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Corporate Criminal Liability
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Corporate Criminal Liability Corporate criminal liability refers to the legal principle that a corporation, as a distinct legal entity, can be held criminally responsible for the actions or omissions of its employees, directors, and agents that result in criminal conduct. This concept recognizes…