1. Introduction: Offences Relating to Marriage Offences relating to marriage are criminal acts that affect the legality of marriage, marital relationships, dignity, safety, and rights of individuals within or connected…
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) contains specific provisions to protect women against acts that violate their bodily dignity, modesty, sexual autonomy, privacy and personal security. Among these, Sections 74…
1. Introduction to Sexual Offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Sexual offences are among the serious offences recognised under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). They involve unlawful sexual…
Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with a specific form of compulsion by threats. It recognises that, in exceptional circumstances, a person may commit an offence because…
Meaning and Object of Section 30 BNS Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with a situation where a person performs an act for the benefit of another…
Section 28 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 explains when consent is not treated as legally valid consent for the purposes of the Sanhita. This provision is important because the…
Section 27 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 provides a special General Exception for acts done in good faith for the benefit of a person under twelve years of age…
1. Meaning and Object of Section 26 BNS Section 26 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with a General Exception based on consent, good faith and the benefit of…
1. Meaning and Object of Section 25 BNS Section 25 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with an important General Exception based on consent. The basic principle behind this…
1. Introduction to Intoxication Meaning of Intoxication Intoxication refers to a condition in which a person’s mental or physical faculties are affected by the consumption or administration of alcohol, drugs,…
