The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

You will read about the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in this category. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is the official criminal code in India. It was introduced in December 2023 to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which dates back to the British India era.

Section 23 BNS: Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will

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Section 23 BNS: Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will

Section 23 BNS | BNS 23 Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason of intoxication, incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong, or contrary to law; provided that the thing which intoxicated … Read more

Section 24 BNS: Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated

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Section 24 BNS: Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated

Section 24 BNS | BNS 24 In cases where an act done is not an offence unless done with a particular knowledge or intent, a person who does the act in a state of intoxication shall be liable to be dealt with as if he had the same knowledge 24 as he would have had … Read more

Section 21 BNS: Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding

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Section 21 BNS: Act of a child above seven and under twelve years of age of immature understanding

Section 21 BNS | BNS 21 Nothing is an offence which is done by a child above seven years of age and under twelve years of age, who has not attained sufficient maturity of understanding to judge of the nature and consequences of his conduct on that occasion. Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry … Read more

Section 19 BNS: Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

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Section 19 BNS: Act likely to cause harm, but done without criminal intent, and to prevent other harm

Section 19 BNS | BNS 19 | BNS Section 19 Nothing is an offence merely by reason of its being done with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm, if it be done without any criminal intention to cause harm, and in good faith for the purpose of preventing or avoiding other harm … Read more

Section 17 BNS: Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law

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Section 17 BNS: Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law

Section 17 BNS | BNS 17 | BNS Section 17 Nothing is an offence which is done by any person who is justified by law, or who by reason of a mistake of fact and not by reason of a mistake of law in good faith, believes himself to be justified by law, in doing … Read more

Section 16 BNS: Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court

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Section 16 BNS: Act done pursuant to judgment or order of Court

Section 16 BNS | BNS 16 Nothing which is done in pursuance of, or which is warranted by the judgment or order of, a Court; if done whilst such judgment or order remains in force, is an offence, notwithstanding the Court may have had no jurisdiction to pass such judgment or order, provided the person … Read more