Month: February 2026
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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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International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 16 December 1966, is one of the cornerstones of international human rights law. It entered into force on…
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is one of the most important international human rights treaties adopted by the United Nations. It was adopted on 16 December 1966 and came into force on 23…
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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…
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Concept Application 1.2.1 MCQs (S. 2 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Concept Application 2.1 MCQs (S. 2 BNS) Q1. In the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the pronoun ‘he’ and its derivatives are used for (a) Male (b) Female (c) Any person whether male or female (d) Such words are not used in the Code…
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Concept Application 1.4 (Essay Type Answers 12/16 Marks)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Concept Application 1.4 (Essay Type Answers 12/16 Marks) These are the FAQs asked on territorial jurisdiction of BNS. These are 12/16 Marks questions and answer is expected in about 1000 to 1200 words. Essay Type Questions on Territorial Jurisdiction of BNS Q1. Discuss…
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Punishment for attempt to Commit Offence (S. 62 BNS)
Law and You > Criminal Laws > Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 > Chapter IV > Punishment for attempt to Commit Offence (S. 62 BNS) If a person commits a crime voluntarily or after premeditation, the doing of it involves four stages. As in every crime firstly, there must be an intention to commit it, then…
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Challenges Faced by Labour Movements in the Contemporary Era
Law and You > Labour Laws > Challenges Faced by Labour Movements in the Contemporary Era Labour movements have played a pivotal role in shaping modern societies by advocating for workers’ rights, fair wages, safe working conditions, and social justice. From the struggles of the Knights of Labour in the United States to the rise…
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Facts Which Need Not be Proved (Ss. 51-53 BSA)
Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part II > Facts Which Need Not be Proved (Ss. 51-53 BSA) According to Section 2(j) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a fact is said to be proved when, after considering the matters before it, the Court either believes it to exist, or…