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Section 377, criminalizing homosexuality, is repealed, raising concerns about non-consensual sexual acts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