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 | 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 | 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 22 BNS | BNS 22 Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind, is incapable of knowing the nature of the act, or that he is doing what is either wrong or contrary to law. Reference Link: New Criminal … Read more
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 20 BNS | BNS 20 Nothing is an offence which is done by a child under seven years of age. Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs
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 18 BNS | BNS 18 | BNS Section 18 Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution. Illustration A is at work with a … Read more
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 | 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
Section 15 BNS | BNS 15 Nothing is an offence which is done by a Judge when acting judicially in the exercise of any power which is, or which in good faith he believes to be, given to him by law. Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs