The BNS now includes new offenses such as organized crime (Clauses 109-110), terrorist acts (Clause 111), acts endangering India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity (Clause 150), murder by a group of five or more people based on race, religion, caste, etc. (Clause 101), making or publishing fake news (Clause 195), and sexual intercourse by deceptive means …
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita retains Most of the IPC’s crimes. It includes community service as a type of punishment. Sedition is no longer considered an offense. Instead, a new felony has been formed for acts that threaten India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity. Terrorism is now included as a crime under the BNS. It is described …
Variety Of Offenses Under Bns (Snatching, Petty Organised Crime) Read More »
One of the hallmarks of colonialism is the permanent and continuous growth of the State’s policing powers over its subjects. The new criminal rules do little to shift away from the colonial mindset of an all-powerful state. Rather, they intensify the power dynamic between the state and the citizens by strengthening police powers and establishing …
The introduction of particular provisions for mob lynching looks to be a step forward, as indicated by the Supreme Court in Tehseen S. Poonawalla v. Union of India. Recognizing the growing problem of mob vigilantism and its ramifications for the rule of law, the Supreme Court asked Parliament to pass a special statute prohibiting mob …
The Union Health Ministry requested feedback from the general public and stakeholders on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023. Previously, during the August session of Parliament, the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023 and the National Dental Commission Bill 2023 were approved. It intends to replace the Pharmacy Act of 1948 and the …
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, which details the process for appointing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the Election Commissioners (EC). The legislation seeks to increase transparency in the appointment process in response to an order from the …
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Car dealerships have established regulations and processes that govern the sales process. These principles govern how businesses contact and communicate with prospective consumers, negotiate rates, and manage trade-ins. Car dealerships must also comply with state and federal rules governing vehicle sales. One of the most frequent pricing strategies is the “no-haggle” pricing strategy, which states …
Rules And Regulations After Getting Defective Cars From Dealerships Read More »
Electronic evidence, which ranges from emails and text messages to social media posts and security films, gives a detailed and often unassailable record of occurrences. This transition has expedited the investigation process and created new obstacles to the authenticity, preservation, and interpretation of electronic evidence. As technology advances, the legal system must modify its frameworks …
However, the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, which deals with arrests, does not define ‘Arrest’. When a person is arrested, he or she is placed into the custody of a legal authority. The individual is then asked to respond to the charges leveled against him, and he is held to prevent further criminal activity. Sometimes …
Splitting and carving out new states is usual in India, but converting the status of a former state to a Union Territory is a novelty. The removal of the aforementioned provision has long been in the BJP Party’s manifesto, but the abrupt decision surprised both political analysts and opposing parties. Though the bill won near-unanimous …
