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-322 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 322. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument … Read more
Section-321 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 321. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently prevents any debt or demand due to himself or to any other person from being … Read more
Section-320 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 320. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently removes, conceals or delivers to any person, or transfers or causes … Read more
Section-319 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Cheating by personation – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 319. (1) A person is said to cheat by personation if he cheats by pretending to be some other person, or by knowingly substituting one person … Read more
Section-318 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Cheating – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 318. (1) Whoever, by deceiving any person, fraudulently or dishonestly induces the person so deceived to deliver any property to any person, or to consent that any person … Read more
Section-317 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Stolen property – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 317. (1) Property,the possession whereof has been transferred by theft or extortion or robbery or cheating, and property which has been criminally misappropriated or in respect of … Read more
Section-316 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Criminal breach of trust – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 316. (1) Whoever, being in any manner entrusted with property, or with any dominion over property, dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use that … Read more
Section-315 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 315. Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any property, knowing that such … Read more
Section-314 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Dishonest misappropriation of property – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 314. Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any movable property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which … Read more
Section-313 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Punishment for belonging to gang of robbers, dacoits, etc. – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 313. Whoever belongs to any gang of persons associated in habitually committing theft or robbery, and not being a gang … Read more
Section-312 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Attempt to commit robbery or dacoity when armed with deadly weapon – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 312. If, at the time of attempting to commit robbery or dacoity, the offender is armed with any … Read more
Section-311 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 311. If, at the time of committing robbery or dacoity, the offender uses any deadly weapon, or causes … Read more