Bharatiya
Nyaya Sanhita
Bill 2023
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10 Facts You Need to Know About
Revolutionizing Indian Penal Code
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, brings significant reforms to Indian criminal law
New Offences: Promise to Marry
Clause 69 addresses the "love jihad" narrative by criminalizing deceitful promises to marry, even consensual sexual activity
Mob Lynching & Hate Crimes
The BNS codifies offenses related to mob lynching and hate-crime murders, with penalties ranging from life imprisonment to death
Organized Crime
Organized crime is now under ordinary criminal law, with varying punishments based on the presence of death in the alleged offense
Terrorism
Terrorism is now within ordinary criminal law, but questions arise about concurrent operations with the UAPA
Suicide Attempts
A new provision criminalizes suicide attempts with the intent to obstruct public servants, potentially affecting protests
Repealing Section 377
Section 377, criminalizing homosexuality, is repealed, raising concerns about non-consensual sexual acts
Adultery and Thugs
Adultery and colonial notions of 'thugs' are omitted in the BNS
Gender Neutrality in Laws
The BNS introduces gender neutrality in various laws, promoting equality
New Offense: Fake News
The BNS introduces a provision to criminalize publishing false and misleading information
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