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Published by Ruia Associates For over a century and a half, "sedition" under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 occupied a contested space in Indian criminal law. With the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) coming into force on 1 July 2024, the word "sedition" has disappeared from the statute book. In its place…
read moreBy Ruia Associates Cyber fraud has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in India. From fake investment schemes and phishing links to OTP theft and UPI scams, fraudsters are finding new ways to drain bank accounts every single day. Many victims believe that once money is gone, nothing can be done. This is a dangerous…
read moreBy Ruia Associates When a physical altercation results in injury, one of the first legal questions that arises is deceptively simple: how serious was the harm? The answer is far from academic. Under Indian criminal law, the severity of an injury directly determines the section under which a case is registered, whether the offence is…
read moreCommunity Service Under BNS vs IPC: What Has Changed? India's criminal justice system has undergone a major transformation with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), replacing the long-standing Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). One of the most notable reforms introduced by BNS is the recognition of community service as a form of…
read moreUnderstanding Defamation and Your Legal Rights Reputation is one of a person's most valuable assets. In today's digital world, false allegations, misleading social media posts, fabricated news, and defamatory comments can spread rapidly and cause serious personal and professional harm. Indian law recognizes the importance of protecting an individual's reputation and provides legal remedies against…
read moreArrest is one of the most serious actions taken under criminal law. However, Indian law provides important safeguards to ensure that arrests are carried out lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Every citizen should understand their rights during an arrest, including the obligation of police authorities to disclose the grounds of arrest and follow proper legal procedures.…
read moreIndia’s criminal law system witnessed a historic transformation with the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which officially replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 from 1 July 2024. While many people understand that BNS has replaced IPC, an important legal issue often overlooked is the date of applicability. In criminal law, the…
read moreAn FIR (First Information Report) is one of the most important documents in the Indian criminal justice system. It is the first official step taken by the police when information regarding a cognizable offence is received. Despite its importance, many citizens are unaware of their legal rights related to FIR registration. Understanding these rights can…
read moreIndia’s criminal justice framework has undergone a historic transformation with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which officially replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) from 1 July 2024. For decades, the IPC served as the foundation of criminal law in India. However, with changing societal needs, technological advancement, and modern legal challenges, the…
read moreIndia’s criminal justice system entered a new legal era on 1 July 2024 with the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which officially replaced the historic Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. The introduction of BNS marks one of the most significant reforms in Indian criminal law since independence. For legal professionals, businesses, law students,…
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