In common parlance, the phrases “robbery,” “theft,” and even “extortion” appear to be extremely similar, often even used interchangeably. However, these concepts are unique and have been very clearly established as distinct crimes in the legal sense and within the scope of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. Section 309 of the BNS outlines the distinction between …
Imagine someone who loves you going missing. Days later, you learn that they were taken ransom or, worse, with the intent to kill. This is not only a heart-rending story, but it is also a grave crime under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). BNS Section 140 prescribes stringent punishment for these acts, indicating how severely …
Section 140 Bns Explained: What Happens When Kidnapping Has Deadly Intent? Read More »
What Does Section 351 of BNS Actually Say? Section 351 says that criminal intimidation happens when someone threatens another person—or someone close to them—with harm to their: The key here is intent. If the purpose of the threat is to scare the person or pressure them into doing something they’re not legally required to do …
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The fundamental rights have been granted by India’s Constitution which includes the right to life (Article 21), equality before law (Article 14), and freedom of speech and expression (Article 19). However, these freedoms are not absolute. To preserve public order, secure national unity, and prevent conflicts legal limitations are essential. Here comes an important section …
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2023, with the primary purpose of revamping the existing Indian Penal Code, 1860, as well as two other laws aimed at replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. This summary highlights the principal changes …
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The act of making suicide attempts illegal punishes people when they are at their most vulnerable and unhappy. Although attempted suicide is now considered a non-crime under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHCA), section 309 of the IPC is still in effect. This has caused significant misunderstanding among relevant stakeholders regarding the relationship between the …
Cl. 102 and Cl. 107(2) of the BNS prescribe punishment for the offenses of murder and attempted murder (where the hurt is caused), respectively, committed by prisoners serving life sentences. Both provisions specify the death penalty or a life sentence as possible punishments. Murder Under Bns According to Clause 101(2) of the BNS Bill, mob …
The BNS Bill proposes a total of 356 provisions to replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, replacing certain articles and prioritizing offenses against women and children, murder, and state offenses. For the first time, terrorist activity and organized crime charges have been included in the bill. The BNS has recommended repealing some parts of …
Hiring, Employing, Or Engaging A Child To Commit An Offence Under Bns Read More »
Before MHA 2017, the Mental Healthcare Act of 1987 prioritized the institutionalization of mentally ill persons and denied them any rights. The Act gave judicial officers and mental health facilities disproportionate power to authorize long-term hospitalizations, often against the individual’s informed consent and preferences. As a result, some people continue to be admitted and languish …
Mental Illness Under The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 V/S. Mental Illness Under The Bns Read More »
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 …
