Month: March 2025
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Situational Problems BSA: Set 01 (Admission and Confession)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Situational Problems BSA: Set 01 (Admission and Confession) Q1. Ram and Raghav are charged with the offence of murder of Gopal. During the trial Raghav made a statement before a Magistrate implicating Ram in the offence. a) Can statement of Raghav can be used…
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Fabrication of False Evidence (Ss. 227 to 229 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter XIV > Fabrication of False Evidence (Ss. 227 to 229 BNS) Evidence is information which is used in the court to prove something which exists or true. False evidence, also known as fabricated evidence, forged evidence, or contaminated evidence, is information that…
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Offences by or Relating to Public Servant (Ss. 198 to 205 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter XII > Offences by or Relating to Public Servant (Ss. 198 to 205 BNS) In India, public servants play a crucial role in the functioning of the state, ensuring law, order, and governance at various levels. Given their position of authority and…
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Offences Relating to Religion (Ss. 298 to 302 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter XVI > Offences Relating to Religion (Ss. 298 to 302 BNS) The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) contains various provisions that address offenses related to religion, aiming to maintain peace, harmony, and tolerance in a multi-religious society. India, being home to diverse…
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Public Nuisance: Definition and Scope (S. 270 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter XV > Offences Public Nuisance: Definition and Scope (S. 270 BNS) Chapter XV of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) consisting Sections 270 to 297 deals with the offence of public nuisance. These offences include affecting public health, safety, convenience, decency and…
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Offences Relating to Elections (Ss. 169 to 177 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter IX > Offences Relating to Elections (Ss. 169 to 177 BNS) Chapter IX, titled “Of Offences Relating to Elections” containing Sections 169 to Section 177 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with the offences relating to elections. This Chapter has…
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Frequently Asked Questions in BSA: Set B
Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Frequently Asked Questions in BSA: Set B 1) Define ‘Document’. Ans: According to Section 2(d) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, “document” means any matter expressed or described or otherwise recorded upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks or any other…
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Frequently Asked Questions in BSA: Set A
Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Frequently Asked Questions in BSA: Set A 1) What is ‘Conclusive Proof’? Ans: According to Section 2(b)of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, “conclusive proof” means when one fact is declared by this Adhiniyam to be conclusive proof of another, the Court shall, on proof…
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Judgments of Courts When Relevant (Ss. 34 to 38 BSA)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part II > Judgments of Courts of Justice When Relevant (Ss. 34 to 38 BSA) In the realm of legal proceedings, the role of evidence is paramount in establishing the facts of a case and ensuring a just outcome. One key category of evidence…
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Statements Made Under Special Circumstances (Ss. 28 to 33 BSA)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part II > Statements Made Under Special Circumstances (Ss. 28 to 33 BSA) In the realm of law, evidence plays a pivotal role in determining the truth and ensuring justice in legal proceedings. Not all statements made by individuals are treated equally in court;…