Quick Summary: Section 324 IPC criminalizes voluntarily causing hurt using dangerous weapons like knives, acid, fire, or corrosive substances. It’s a non-bailable, cognizable, non-compoundable offense punishable with up to 3 years imprisonment and/or fine. Under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, this is now Section 118 BNS. Cases are tried by any Magistrate. What […]
Quick Answer: What is Section 351 BNS? Section 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 defines and punishes criminal intimidation. It replaced Section 503 of the Indian Penal Code and covers threats made to a person’s body, reputation, or property with intent to cause alarm or force them to act against their will. Key […]
Quick Reference Summary Aspect Details Offense Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage modesty Punishment 1 to 5 years imprisonment + Fine Bailable Status Non-bailable Cognizable Yes (police can arrest without warrant) Compoundable No (victim cannot withdraw case) Court Jurisdiction Any Magistrate BNS Equivalent Section 74 BNS (2023) What is Section 354 […]