This section covers act of person incapable of judgement by reason of intoxication in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his will. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, is, by reason … Read more
This section covers when such right extends to causing any harm other than death in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). When such right extends to causing any harm other than death. If the offence be not of any of the descriptions specified in section 38, the right of private defence of the body does … Read more
This section covers offence requiring intent or knowledge done by intoxicated person in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated. In cases where an act done is not an offence unless done with a particular knowledge or intent, a person who does the … Read more
This section covers commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). The right of private defence of the body commences as soon as a reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises from an attempt or threat to commit the offence, though the offence … Read more
This section covers act not intended to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt done by consent in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Nothing which is not intended to cause death, or grievous hurt, and which is not known by the doer to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, is an … Read more
This section covers act not intended to cause death or grievous hurt done in good faith in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Nothing, which is not intended to cause death, is an offence by reason of any harm which it may cause, or be intended by the doer to cause, or be known by … Read more
This section covers act done in good faith for benefit of child or person with mental illness in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act done in good faith for the benefit of a child or person of unsound mind, by, or by consent of guardian. Nothing which is done in good faith for the … Read more
This section covers consent under fear or misconception in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Consent known to be given under fear or misconception. A consent is not such a consent as is intended by any section of this Sanhita, ––(a) if the consent is given by a person under fear of injury, or under … Read more
This section covers enhanced punishment for certain offences in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Whoever, having been convicted by a Court in India, of an offence punishable under Chapter X or Chapter XVII of this Sanhita with imprisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards, shall be guilty of any … Read more
This section covers act by person bound by mistake of fact believing himself bound by law in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS 2003). Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law. Nothing is an offence which is done by a person who is, or who by reason … Read more