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Vishwajit Rane’s Conduct at GMCH: Potential Violations of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

The episode that occurred on June 7, 2025, when the Minister of Health for the state of Goa, Vishwajit Rane, publicly reprimanded and removed Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar from his position at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), is the subject of this article. The purpose of this article is to investigate the ways in which his acts may violate the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, namely the portions that pertain to the abuse of authority, obstruction of public officials, and criminal intimidation.

byLegal Maestros
CRIMINAL LAWSupreme Court

Supreme Court: Scolding Not Abetment to Suicide, Discharges School Official Under Section 306 IPC

The instance of the Thangavel Vs. The State, Through Inspector Of Police & Anr., A school official, Thangavel, was charged with abetment of suicide when the child committed suicide, after receiving a scolding on his poor behavior on a report made by one of his fellows. The Supreme Court had to think whether the scolding was an act of criminal abetment under Section 306 IPC (now Section 108 BNS). The Court referred to the action of Thangavel as reasonable use of disciplinary power without personal hostility and intent to make suicide.

byCharvi