π° Chapter-wise Short Notes: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 π°
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πͺΆ Chapter 1 β Preliminary
Contains title, extent and commencement of the Act.
Defines important legal terms used in the Sanhita.
Applies to offences committed within India and certain offences outside India by Indian citizens.
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πͺΆ Chapter 2 β Of Punishments
Types of punishments under BNS:
Death penalty
Imprisonment for life
Imprisonment (rigorous or simple)
Fine
Community service (newly introduced)
Purpose: To determine how offenders are punished depending on the gravity of the offence.
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πͺΆ Chapter 3 β General Exceptions
Acts that do not constitute offences under certain circumstances.
Examples:
Mistake of fact
Accident
Act of a child
Insanity
Private defence
Necessity
Consent
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πͺΆ Chapter 4 β Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy and Attempt
Covers:
Abetment β instigating or aiding another person to commit a crime.
Criminal conspiracy β agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act.
Attempt β trying to commit an offence even if it is not completed.
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πͺΆ Chapter 5 β Offences Against Women and Children
Includes offences such as:
Rape
Sexual harassment
Voyeurism
Stalking
Kidnapping of minors
Trafficking of children
Provides stricter punishments and stronger protection for women and children.
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πͺΆ Chapter 6 β Offences Affecting the Human Body
Major offences include:
Culpable homicide
Murder
Causing hurt and grievous hurt
Kidnapping
Abduction
Wrongful restraint and confinement
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πͺΆ Chapter 7 β Offences Against the State
Serious crimes threatening national security.
Examples:
Waging war against India
Terrorism
Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
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πͺΆ Chapter 8 β Offences Relating to Armed Forces
Punishment for:
Abetting mutiny
Harbouring deserters
Assaulting military personnel
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πͺΆ Chapter 9 β Offences Relating to Elections
Crimes affecting free and fair elections.
Examples:
Bribery
Undue influence
Personation during voting
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πͺΆ Chapter 10 β Offences Relating to Currency, Stamps and Government Seals
Includes:
Counterfeiting currency
Using forged government stamps
Possession of counterfeit currency
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πͺΆ Chapter 11 β Offences Affecting Public Tranquillity
Crimes disturbing public peace.
Examples:
Unlawful assembly
Rioting
Affray
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πͺΆ Chapter 12 β Offences by or Relating to Public Servants
Punishes:
Public servants disobeying law
Corruption-related misconduct
Abuse of official position
πͺΆ Chapter 13 β Contempt of Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Includes:
Absconding to avoid arrest
Obstructing public servants
Disobedience to lawful orders
πͺΆ Chapter 14 β False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
Includes:
Giving false evidence
Fabricating evidence
Harbouring offenders
False charges
πͺΆ Chapter 15 β Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals
Examples:
Public nuisance
Adulteration of food or drugs
Negligent acts endangering life
πͺΆ Chapter 16 β Offences Relating to Religion
Includes offences such as:
Injuring places of worship
Disturbing religious assemblies
Deliberate acts insulting religion
πͺΆ Chapter 17 β Offences Against Property
Major property crimes:
Theft
Extortion
Robbery
Dacoity
Cheating
Criminal breach of trust
Mischief
πͺΆ Chapter 18 β Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks
Includes:
Forgery
Using forged documents
Counterfeit property marks
πͺΆ Chapter 19 β Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance
Examples:
Criminal intimidation
Intentional insult
Defamation
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πͺΆ Chapter 20 β Repeal and Savings
Repeals the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
Saves actions taken under the previous law before the new law came into force.