Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Assaulted During Jan Sunwai: Accused Arrested for Attempted Murder Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 109(1)
The recent attack on the Chief minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta during a public hearing (Jan Sunwai) has brought a…
Tag: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
GUIDELINES, GAPS, AND GOING IN CIRCLES : SUPREME COURT’S CONTRADICTIONS ON 498A SAFEGUARDS
Despite repeated judicial interventions, India’s legal system continues to struggle with handling of Section 498A. A closer look at recent decisions reveals deeper institutional lapses that go beyond the misuse of this provision.
Section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: The Successor to IPC Section 498A on Domestic Cruelty
India is experiencing a profound change in the landscape in terms of law with the creation of the Bharatiya Nyaya…
Amit Shah’s Historic Tenure as India’s Longest-Serving Home Minister: Role of the Ministry in Maintaining Law and Order
The Union Home Minister of India is an extremely powerful and responsibility-filled office. It constitutes the core of national unity,…
Jyoti Malhotra Espionage Case: Judicial Custody Extended to July 21 Explained
This paper narrates the spy case of Jyoti Malhotra, especially on how she has had her judicial remand extended time and again. It gives an account of her arrest, her charges of meeting with the Pakistani intelligence, the legality of the detention and gives an overview of the case being brought against her, as it is.
Bombay High Court Maintains PMLA’s Validity After Repeal of IPC
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court ruled that Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 offences are valid predicate offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) despite the Indian Penal Code (IPC) having been repealed. The Court embraced a dynamic approach towards interpretation to ensure continuity in law and rejected a ₹100 crore money laundering case bail.
Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Addressing Sexual Intercourse Obtained Through Deceit
Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminalizes sexual intercourse obtained through deceit, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. It targets fraudulent inducement, ensuring accountability for deceptive practices in sexual interactions and protecting individuals from exploitation and breach of consent.
Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Addressing Abuse of Authority in Sexual Interactions
Section 68 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, penalizes sexual interactions involving abuse of authority, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. It targets exploitation by individuals in positions of power, ensuring accountability and protecting vulnerable individuals from coercive sexual misconduct.
Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Addressing Non-Consensual Marital Intercourse During Separation
Section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, criminalizes non-consensual marital intercourse during separation, prescribing imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. This provision strengthens protections against spousal sexual violence, ensuring accountability and safeguarding individual autonomy within marital relationships during separation.
Section 66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Severe Punishment for Rape Leading to Death or Permanent Coma
Section66 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, imposes life imprisonment or the death penalty for rape causing death or permanent coma. It underscores India’s resolve to deter heinous sexual crimes, ensuring justice and victim protection while strengthening the legal framework against gender-based violence.