This section covers defamation in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Of defamation Defamation (1) Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes in any manner, any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such … Read more
This section covers making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338. (1) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same … Read more
This section covers breach of contract to supply wants of helpless person in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Of breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of a helpless person. Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of a helpless person. Whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend … Read more
This section covers counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. (1) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of … Read more
This section covers repeal and savings in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Repeal and savings. (1) The Indian Penal Code is hereby repealed. (2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Code referred to in sub-section (1), it shall not affect,— (a) the previous operation of the Code so repealed or anything duly done or suffered … Read more
This section covers fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security. Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, cancels, destroys … Read more
This section covers falsification of accounts in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Falsification of accounts. Whoever, being a clerk, officer or servant, or employed or acting in the capacity of a clerk, officer or servant, wilfully, and with intent to defraud, destroys, alters, mutilates or falsifies any book, electronic record, paper, writing, valuable security … Read more
This section covers property mark in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Of property marks Property mark. (1) A mark used for denoting that movable property belongs to a particular person is called a property mark. (2) Whoever marks any movable property or goods or any case, package or other receptacle containing movable property or … Read more
This section covers lurking house trespass and housebreaking in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). House-trespass and housebreaking (1) Whoever commits house-trespass having taken precautions to conceal such house-trespass from some person who has a right to exclude or eject the trespasser from the building, tent or vessel which is the subject of the trespass, … Read more
This section covers punishment for lurking house trespass / housebreaking in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment for house-trespass or housebreaking. (1) Whoever commits lurking house-trespass or house-breaking, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever … Read more