1. Meaning of Unsoundness of Mind Unsoundness of mind means a mental condition in which a person lacks the necessary mental capacity to properly understand or appreciate the nature and…
Introduction Sections 20 and 21 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deal with the criminal liability of children and form part of the General Exceptions under the BNS. These…
Section 18 BNS — Accident in Doing a Lawful Act Section 18 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) provides protection where a person causes harm accidentally or by misfortune…
Introduction Sections 14 to 17 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) form an important part of the General Exceptions under criminal law. These provisions deal with situations where a…
The right of private defence is a legal right that allows a person to use necessary and reasonable force to protect themselves, another person, or property from an unlawful attack…
Introduction Solitary confinement is a form of imprisonment in which a prisoner is kept separately from other prisoners for a specified period. It is considered a severe form of punishment…
Fractions of Terms of Punishment: Meaning and Explanation The provision relating to fractions of terms of punishment lays down a specific rule for calculating a fraction of a sentence when…
“The appropriate Government may…” The expression “appropriate Government” means the Government which is legally competent to exercise the power of commutation in a particular case. Section 5 itself explains whether…
Section 4 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) specifies the different kinds of punishments that can be imposed on an offender for committing offences under the Sanhita. The provision…
Introduction The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 is the principal legislation governing the banking system in India. It provides a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation, supervision, and management of banks…
