This section covers word, gesture, act intended to insult modesty of a woman in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object in any form, … Read more
This section covers abetment outside India for offence in India in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Abetment outside India for offence in India. A person abets an offence within the meaning of this Sanhita who, without and beyond India, abets the commission of any act in India which would constitute an offence if committed … Read more
This section covers punishment for rape in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment for Rape (1) Whoever, except in the cases provided for in sub-section (2), commits rape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years, but which may extend to imprisonment … Read more
This section covers dowry Death in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Of offences relating to marriage Dowry death. (1) Where the death of a woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of her marriage and it is shown that soon before her … Read more
This section covers punishment where no express provision is made for punishment in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment of abetment if act abetted is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment. Whoever abets any offence shall, if the act abetted is committed in consequence of the abetment, … Read more
This section covers punishment for rape in certain cases; (1)Rape on woman under 16 years of age; (2)Rape on woman under 12 years of age in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment for rape in certain cases. (1) Whoever commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age shall be punished with rigorous … Read more
This section covers punishment if abetted person does act with different intention in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment of abetment if person abetted does act with different intention from that of abettor. Whoever abets the commission of an offence shall, if the person abetted does the act with a different intention or knowledge … Read more
This section covers rape causing death or persistent vegetative state in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Punishment for causing death or resulting in persistent vegetative state of victim. Whoever, commits an offence punishable under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 64 and in the course of such commission inflicts an injury which causes … Read more
This section covers right of private defence of body and property in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Right of private defence of body and of property Every person has a right, subject to the restrictions contained in section 37, to defend— (a) his own body, and the body of any other person, against any … Read more
This section covers right of private defence against person with mental illness in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Right of private defence against act of a person of unsound mind, etc. When an act, which would otherwise be a certain offence, is not that offence, by reason of the youth, the want of maturity … Read more