This category focuses on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including its structure, definitions, offences, and the key changes introduced in India’s substantive criminal law framework.
Articles in this section draw from my criminal law practice and legal research. I cover offence-wise analysis, interpretative issues, comparisons with the IPC, practical implications for investigation and trial, and emerging questions likely to shape litigation under BNS.
Section-163 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 163. Whoever abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the … Read more
Section-162 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 162. Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the … Read more
Section-161 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 161. Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or … Read more
Section-160 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 160. Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or … Read more
Section-159 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 159. Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in … Read more
Section-158 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 158. Whoever knowingly aids or assists any State prisoner or prisoner of war in escaping from lawful custody, or rescues or … Read more
Section-157 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 157. Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, negligently suffers such … Read more
Section-156 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war to escape – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 156. Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, … Read more
Section-155 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126 – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 155. Whoever receives any property knowing the same to have been taken in the commission of … Read more
Section-154 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Committing depredation on territories of Power at peace with the Government of India – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 154. Whoever commits depredation, or makes preparations to commit depredation, on the territories of any foreign … Read more
Section-153 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Waging war against Government of any foreign State at peace with Government of India – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 153. Whoever wages war against the Government of any foreign State at peace with the … Read more
Section-152 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 152. Whoever, purposely or knowingly, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or by electronic … Read more