Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
20 Chapters
About Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is India's new criminal code that replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This comprehensive legislation defines crimes, their punishments, and procedures for criminal justice. The BNS modernizes India's criminal law framework, incorporating contemporary legal principles while maintaining the core structure of criminal jurisprudence. It covers a wide range of offenses from minor infractions to serious crimes, providing clear definitions and appropriate penalties for each offense category.
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Chapter 1
Preliminary
Chapter 2
Punishments
Chapter 3
General Exceptions
Chapter 4
Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy & Attempt
Chapter 5
Offences against Woman & Child
Chapter 6
Offences affecting the Human body
Chapter 7
Offences against the State
Chapter 8
Offences relating to the Army, Navy & AirForce
Chapter 9
Offences relating to Elections
Chapter 10
Offences relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, & Govt. Stamps
Chapter 11
Offences against the Public Tranquillity
Chapter 12
Offences by or relating to Public Servants
Chapter 13
Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Chapter 14
False Evidence & Offences against Public Justice
Chapter 15
Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency & Morals
Chapter 16
Offences relating to Religion
Chapter 17
Offences against Property
Chapter 18
Offences relating to Documents & Property Marks
Chapter 19
Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, Etc.
Chapter 20
Repeal & Savings
