Category: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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Sexual Harassment (S. 75 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Sexual Harassment (S. 75 BNS) Sexual harassment is a serious violation of personal dignity and equality, and the Indian legal system addresses it explicitly under Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). Introduced through the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, this…
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Outraging the Modesty of a Woman (S. 74 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Outraging the Modesty of a Woman (S. 74 BNS) Section 74 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with the offense of outraging the modesty of a woman, a serious crime aimed at protecting the dignity and bodily autonomy of women. This…
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Offence of Deceitful or Fraudulent Marriages (Ss. 81 and 83 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Offence of Deceitful or Fraudulent Marriages (Ss. 81 and 83 BNS) Marriage in India is not only a social institution but also a legally recognized bond built on trust, consent, and honesty. However, when this trust is obtained through deception, the sanctity of…
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Bigamy and Concealment of First Marriage (S. 82 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Bigamy and Concealment of First Marriage (S. 82 BNS) The provisions of Section 82 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) is also called as an offence of Bigamy. This section applies to Hindus, Christians, Paris whether male or female but in case…
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Dowry Death (S. 80 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Dowry Death (S. 80 BNS) Dowry, a long-standing social practice in India, has evolved into a serious societal concern due to its misuse and the violence associated with it. Despite being legally prohibited, the demand for dowry continues to persist across various sections…
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MCQs on Punishment for Attempt to Commit Offence (S. 62 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > MCQs on Punishment for Attempt to Commit Offence (S. 62 BNS) Chose the correct alternative based on Section 62 BNS Q1. Principle: Whoever attempts to commit an offence and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the offence shall be…
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Right of Private Defence of Property (Ss. 41 to 43 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Right of Private Defence of Property (Ss. 41 to 43 BNS) The right of private defence of property is a crucial aspect of criminal law that empowers individuals to protect their property from unlawful acts such as theft, robbery, mischief, or trespass. Recognizing…
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Right of Private Defence of Body (Ss. 38 to 40 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Right of Private Defence of Body (Ss. 38 to 40 BNS) The right of private defence is a fundamental principle in criminal law that allows individuals to protect their life, liberty, and property against unlawful harm. Recognized under the Indian Penal Code, this…
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Right of Private Defence against Act of a Person of Unsound Mind, etc. (S. 36 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Right of Private Defence against Act of a Person of Unsound Mind, etc. (S. 36 BNS) The Right of Private Defence is a fundamental principle of criminal law that allows individuals to protect themselves, their property, and others from unlawful harm. It recognizes…
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Right of Private Defence of Body and of Property (S. 35 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Right of Private Defence of Body and of Property (S. 35 BNS) The Right of Private Defence is a fundamental principle of criminal law that allows individuals to protect themselves, their property, and others from unlawful harm. It recognizes that when a person…