Law and Morality   According to the Oxford Dictionary, “Morality” means “Principles of good behavior”. The principles of good behavior or conduct approved by a particular community/society are required to be followed by the members of that community/society. The basis of the morality is the ‘custom’ followed by a community/society of which an individual is a member, and that ‘custom’ is one of the main sources of law. Thus, law is nothing but a positive...

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 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 has replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS, 2023 has increased the punishment for crimes. Here we have detailed the new sections and punishment of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 compared to old section and punishment of Indian Penal Code, 1860Punishment increased -        Sl. No. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita New Section and Punishment Indian Penal Code Old Section and...

Salient Features/ Key Changes/ Key Amendments in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) Ø    The name of the Act is the “Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023” and it has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.  Ø    Section 2 of BNSS has been expanded to introduce new definitions for key terms such as ‘audio-video electronic means’ [Section 2(1)(a)], ‘bail’ [Section 2(1)(b)], ‘bail bond’[Section...