Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 294 IPC and penalizes obscene acts or obscene songs/words done in or near a public place to the annoyance of others. This article explains the ingredients of the offence, key differences between BNS and IPC, important Supreme Court and High Court judgments, and the legal standards for obscenity in India.
Section-81 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing belief of lawful marriage – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 81. Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe … Read more
Section-80 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Dowry death – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 80. (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 … Read more
Section-79 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 79. Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any woman, utters any words, makes any sound or … Read more
Section-75 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Sexual harassment – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 75. (1) A man committing any of the following acts:— (i) physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures; or (ii) a demand … Read more
Section-65 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Punishment for rape in certain cases – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of IPC-Indian Penal Code. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (corresponding section) 65. (1) Whoever, commits rape on a woman under sixteen years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which … Read more
Section 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Sections 120A and 120B IPC governing criminal conspiracy in India. This detailed legal analysis explains the ingredients of conspiracy, punishment under Section 61(2) BNS, leading Supreme Court case laws, and the critical implications for ED and PMLA proceedings after Pavana Dibbur and Yash Tuteja. A practical guide for criminal law practitioners navigating the transition from IPC to BNS.
Click here to Download the PDF File & Word File of the Comparative Table of Sections Between Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Vs. Sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Comparative Table of Sections Between Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Versus Sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, … Read more
Click here to Download the Word File & PDF File of the Comparative table of Sections between Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Indian Penal Code, 1860 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sec# Title of Section Sec.# Title of Section 1 Title and extent of operation of the Code 1 Short title, commencement … Read more