Criminal Law

With the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the legal framework for "Dowry Death" has shifted from IPC Section 304B to Section 80. This article breaks down the essential elements of the crime, the stringent punishments ranging from 7 years to life imprisonment, and the "burden of proof" under the new Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). Explore how the law protects women and what steps families can take to seek justice.

Understanding the legal boundaries of police authority is crucial for every citizen. This comprehensive guide explores the 13 specific scenarios under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) where a police officer is empowered to make an arrest without a warrant, from cognizable offences to preventive detentions and the rights of the accused.

Maintenance laws have evolved with the BNSS 2023. Learn about Section 144, who can claim support, the new timelines for interim maintenance, and how it differs from the old Section 125 CrPC.

The Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) came into force. These laws replaced old colonial codes. Their goal is to modernize, simplify, and improve justice delivery for all citizens.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, as well as the Indian Constitution, provide a strong framework for protecting the rights of those arrested in India. The BNSS, which superseded the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in 1973, establishes procedural safeguards, whereas the Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to ensure fairness, openness, and accountability in the criminal judicial system. The following is a complete overview of an arrested person’s rights under certain legal systems.