Category: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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Person under BNS (S. 2(26))
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Definitions > Person under BNS (S. 2(26)) Acceptance of satisfactory terminology is of the first importance for securing workable rules. The law must have the same meaning for all persons. All Acts contain an interpretation clause that defines and explains the leading terms…
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Abduction under BNS (S. 138)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Abduction under BNS (S. 138) Abduction is a grave offence that directly interferes with an individual’s freedom of movement and personal autonomy. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, abduction is addressed as a distinct offence, separate from kidnapping, with its own essential ingredients…
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Kidnapping or Abducting in Order to Murder or for Ransom (S. 140 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Kidnapping or Abducting in Order to Murder or for Ransom (S. 140 BNS) Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, aggravated forms of kidnapping and abduction include situations where the act is done for purposes such as murder, ransom, forced marriage, sexual exploitation, trafficking,…
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Kidnapping of Child for Stealing or for Begging (S. 97 and 139 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Kidnapping of Child for Stealing or for Begging (S. 97 and 139 BNS) Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, aggravated forms of kidnapping and abduction include situations where the act is done for purposes such as murder, ransom, forced marriage, sexual exploitation, trafficking,…
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Kidnapping of Woman Forcing her into Marriage or Sexual Relations (S. 87 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Kidnapping of Woman Forcing her into Marriage or Sexual Relations (S. 87 BNS) Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, aggravated forms of kidnapping and abduction include situations where the act is done for purposes such as murder, ransom, forced marriage, sexual exploitation, trafficking,…
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Kidnapping under BNS (S. 137)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Kidnapping under BNS (S. 137) The offence of kidnapping and abduction occupies a significant place in criminal law, as it directly impacts an individual’s personal liberty—one of the most fundamental rights recognized by the legal system. With the replacement of the Indian Penal…
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Types of Punishments under BNS (Ss.4 and 5 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Types of Punishments under BNS (Ss.4 and 5 BNS) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) is the principal criminal law statute in India that defines offences and prescribes punishments. Section 4 of the BNS is a foundational provision because it enumerates the kinds of…
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Solitary Confinement under BNS (Ss. 11 and 12)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Solitary Confinement under BNS (Ss. 11 and 12) Solitary confinement is one of the most severe forms of punishment recognized under criminal law. It involves the physical isolation of a prisoner from other inmates for a specified period as part of a judicially…
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Act Done Under Compulsion (S. 32 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter III: General Exceptions > Act Done Under Compulsion (S. 32 BNS) The criminal law generally proceeds on the principle that every individual is responsible for his voluntary acts. However, human conduct is not always the result of free will. Situations may arise…
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General Explanations (S. 3 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > General Explanations (S. 3 BNS) The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, represents a significant reform of India’s criminal law framework, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code. Among its foundational provisions, Section 3 – General Explanations plays a crucial interpretative role. This section lays…