Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
80 Deaths in Assam Police Encounters and Custody Since 2021: Official Assembly Report
Dec 01, 2025 12:27 am CST
Assam state minister Rupesh Goala informed the Assembly that 80 people have died in police custody or encounters since 2021, with 39 deaths in police custody and 41 before court appearances. Additionally, 223 suspected criminals were injured in police encounters, with magisterial inquiries conducted in accordance with NHRC guidelines for 78 death cases.
Hyderabad Police Bind Over 86 Gangsters From Rival Groups Under BNSS Section 126
Nov 30, 2025 02:20 pm CST
Hyderabad Police have implemented a major preventive measure by binding over 86 individuals from 10 rival gangs under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar conducted a special court session requiring the gangsters to maintain peace for one year, with security bonds serving as legal guarantees of their good behavior.
Madras High Court Sets Aside Summons to Seeman in IPS Officer's Defamation Case: Procedural Victory Under BNSS
Nov 28, 2025 01:35 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has invalidated summons issued to actor-politician Seeman in a defamation case filed by IPS officer Varun Kumar, citing procedural violations under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The court ruled that Seeman was denied mandatory pre-cognisance hearing, while allowing the officer to refile the case following proper statutory protocol.
Delhi Police Makes Legal History: First In Absentia Murder Trial Under New Criminal Justice Framework
Nov 24, 2025 10:28 pm CST
Delhi Police has implemented Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for the first time, allowing trial proceedings against Jitender Mehto, an absconding murder suspect. This landmark legal action enables the judicial process to continue despite the accused's absence, addressing a critical gap in India's previous criminal justice system.
Man Ordered to Distribute 1,000 Drunk Driving Awareness Flyers After Being Caught Under Influence
Oct 29, 2025 12:15 pm CST
A Pune court has ordered a 28-year-old man to distribute 1,000 educational handbills about drunk driving dangers after being caught driving under the influence. The innovative punishment, combined with a Rs 10,000 fine under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, represents a creative approach to addressing the serious issue of drunk driving in the region.
India's Home Minister Proposes International Standard Prisons and Passport Cancellation to Combat Fugitive Extradition Challenges
Oct 16, 2025 10:43 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed creating special international-standard prisons in each state and implementing automatic passport cancellation for individuals with Interpol red notices. These measures aim to counter fugitives' claims of poor prison conditions and restrict their international movement. With 338 extradition requests pending, Shah emphasized the need for specialized extradition cells in state police departments and better utilization of the new "trial in absentia" provision under reformed criminal laws.
Ladakh Schools and Shops Reopen as Region Recovers from Recent Violence
Oct 03, 2025 02:48 am CST
Educational institutions up to Class 8 and local businesses in Leh, Ladakh are set to reopen following a gradual return to normalcy after violent clashes that resulted in four fatalities on September 24. Authorities have implemented phased curfew relaxations while maintaining prohibitory orders against gatherings as the region continues its recovery process.
Gujarat Court Issues Notices To 2 Journalists On Adani Group's Defamation Complaint
Sep 17, 2025 01:50 am CST
A magistrate's court in Gandhinagar has issued notices to journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar for personal appearance on September 20, after criminal defamation complaints were filed against them by Adani Group.