News for 'Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita'

Kerala Boy Dies Playing With Leftover Firecrackers

Kerala Boy Dies Playing With Leftover Firecrackers

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A 10-year-old boy died and three other children were injured in Kerala while playing with leftover firecrackers from political celebrations.

Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers held for illegal booze sale

Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers held for illegal booze sale

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

The elder brothers of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi, who was murdered in Meghalaya, along with three employees of their eatery, have been preventively arrested for allegedly illegally serving liquor and failing to provide information to the police. Cases have been registered under the Excise Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Inmate Dies After Being Taken Unconscious From Mandoli Jail

Inmate Dies After Being Taken Unconscious From Mandoli Jail

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 40-year-old inmate from Mandoli jail, Malkeet Singh, died after being admitted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in an unconscious state. Police have initiated an inquiry under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) into the death.

Over Rs 2.56 Crore Unaccounted Cash Seized In Gujarat

Over Rs 2.56 Crore Unaccounted Cash Seized In Gujarat

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Dahod, Gujarat, seized over Rs 2.56 crore in unaccounted cash from a car during a routine vehicle check. The cash was being transported from a courier firm to Vadodara, and the driver could not provide documentation for the money's source.

Latur Official Booked For Alleged Bribery Over Plot Regularisation

Latur Official Booked For Alleged Bribery Over Plot Regularisation

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A technical expert from Ahmedpur Municipal Council in Latur has been booked for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe for regularising a plot under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

Rape Survivor Forced To Wait; Probe Ordered

Rape Survivor Forced To Wait; Probe Ordered

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A rape survivor in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly forced to wait for five hours at a district hospital for a medico-legal examination, leading to a probe ordered by the civil surgeon.

Police Recover Nearly 4 Kg Of Charas In J&K's Anantnag

Police Recover Nearly 4 Kg Of Charas In J&K's Anantnag

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Police in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir recovered nearly four kilograms of charas during a search operation at the residence of an accused person.

Uttarakhand Man Drowns in Maharashtra Lake

Uttarakhand Man Drowns in Maharashtra Lake

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old man from Uttarakhand drowned in Ravanwadi lake in Bhandara district after a boating accident.

FIR against X handles for 'derogatory' posts targeting Modi

FIR against X handles for 'derogatory' posts targeting Modi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against several social media handles on X for allegedly posting 'derogatory, malicious and defamatory content' targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and has sought complete details of the account holders from the platform.

Trio Held for Instigating Public Disturbance in Jammu

Trio Held for Instigating Public Disturbance in Jammu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu detained three individuals for allegedly instigating others and causing public disturbance at a bus stand, booking them under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Police Get More Powers Under New Laws

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Lawyers have pointed out that the new laws increase police powers by extending the maximum limit of police custody from 15 days to 60 days or 90 days.

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Rajasthan Police has launched a significant crackdown on organised crime, initiating proceedings to attach illegally acquired assets worth over Rs 220 crore. The action targets 636 criminals, including drug traffickers, and involves asset seizures, demolition drives, and the use of new legal provisions to dismantle economic networks and return confiscated properties to victims.

MP Official Uses Authority to Recover Stolen Slippers

MP Official Uses Authority to Recover Stolen Slippers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A revenue department official in Madhya Pradesh used his authority to track down and seek legal action against a man who allegedly stole his slippers from a temple.

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Police cannot arrest people just to question them: SC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that police arrests cannot be made simply for questioning individuals, emphasizing that arrest is a discretionary power that must be exercised judiciously and only when necessary for effective investigation.

Centre appoints special prosecutor for Pahalgam attack trial

Centre appoints special prosecutor for Pahalgam attack trial

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Centre has appointed lawyer Karambir Singh Nalwa as Special Public Prosecutor to lead the trial in the Pahalgam terror attack case, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and a local pony operator on April 22 last year.

High Court Orders Probe into FIR Discrepancies in Rape Case

High Court Orders Probe into FIR Discrepancies in Rape Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has criticised lapses in the registration of a police case where, despite a rape allegation in the complaint, the FIR failed to include relevant sections. The court has ordered senior police and administrative officials to submit reports explaining the discrepancies and outlining corrective measures.

Delhi Police Arrest 19 In Rohini Arms Act Crackdown

Delhi Police Arrest 19 In Rohini Arms Act Crackdown

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested 19 people for Arms Act violations and 21 past offenders during 'Operation Shastra' in Rohini, recovering illegal weapons and seizing vehicles.

Delhi schoolboy dies by suicide after scolding over mobile games

Delhi schoolboy dies by suicide after scolding over mobile games

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A 15-year-old boy in Delhi allegedly committed suicide after being scolded by his sister for playing mobile games. Police are investigating the incident.

Delhi police invoke new law to try absconding murder accused

Delhi police invoke new law to try absconding murder accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Delhi Police have invoked Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for the first time, allowing the trial of an absconding accused in a murder case to proceed.

Former India spinner Rajesh Chauhan booked in transport contract fraud case

Former India spinner Rajesh Chauhan booked in transport contract fraud case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Former India cricketer Rajesh Chauhan has been booked for allegedly cheating a man of over Rs 15 lakh by promising a transport contract with a steel company, a case registered on court orders under Section 316(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.

Allahabad HC Issues Guidelines For Trials In Absentia

Allahabad HC Issues Guidelines For Trials In Absentia

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Allahabad High Court has issued a detailed procedure for conducting criminal trials in the absence of proclaimed offenders, as per section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, aiming to ensure speedy justice.

UP Police Prioritises Preventive Policing and Speedy Case Resolution

UP Police Prioritises Preventive Policing and Speedy Case Resolution

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna has directed officers to strengthen preventive policing and ensure timely disposal of investigations across the state.

Delhi jails near 200% capacity as India's prison occupancy crosses 112%

Delhi jails near 200% capacity as India's prison occupancy crosses 112%

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

India's prisons operated at 112.7 percent occupancy in 2024, with 609 jails housing more inmates than their sanctioned capacity and Delhi recording the highest occupancy rate of 194.6 percent, according to data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Karnataka man booked for kidnapping after 'love jihad' complaint

Karnataka man booked for kidnapping after 'love jihad' complaint

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

A case has been registered against a youth in Udupi on charges of 'kidnapping' a 20-year-old engineering student, based on a complaint filed by her father, police said on Saturday.

Youth dies after fish gets stuck in throat while fishing

Youth dies after fish gets stuck in throat while fishing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The incident took place around 4.30 pm while he was draining the paddy field with his friends and fishing. He was trying to catch another fish by biting the fish in his mouth when it went down his throat.

Court protects Banda jail official in illegal release case

Court protects Banda jail official in illegal release case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of suspended Banda Jail Superintendent Anil Kumar Gautam in connection with the alleged illegal release of a Noida-based gangster from jail without a court order.

HC stays order to file FIR against Sambhal CO, cops

HC stays order to file FIR against Sambhal CO, cops

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Allahabad high Court has put a hold on an FIR order against several policemen, including former Sambhal circle officer Anuj Kumar Chaudhary, regarding an alleged firing incident, pending further hearing.

Fake Branded Jeans Manufacturing Racket Busted In Delhi

Fake Branded Jeans Manufacturing Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Delhi Police busted a counterfeit garment manufacturing racket in Naraina Industrial Area, seizing over 3,400 fake branded jeans, forged labels, and stitching machines.

CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar; Dipke apologises

CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar; Dipke apologises

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) remained camped at Jantar Mantar following a police crackdown during their 'Sansad Chalo' march, demanding accountability for alleged exam irregularities and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

RS chairman refers new IPC, CrPC bills to standing committee

RS chairman refers new IPC, CrPC bills to standing committee

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The bills -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill -- were introduced in the Lok Sabha by Home Minister Amit Shah on August 11.

Repeal of Section 377, Triple Talaq to be part of CBSE syllabus

Repeal of Section 377, Triple Talaq to be part of CBSE syllabus

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

According to CBSE officials, an expert committee will be formed and a content development agency may be engaged to ensure updated textbooks are ready for the next academic session.

Waqf Act: Assam's Cachar under prohibitory orders after violence

Waqf Act: Assam's Cachar under prohibitory orders after violence

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent in Cachar district of Assam on Sunday, with protesters throwing stones at police and the police using batons to disperse the crowd. The incident occurred in Berenga area of Silchar town where around 300-400 people protested without permission. The Cachar district administration imposed prohibitory measures across the district under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prevent further unrest. The order prohibits gatherings of five or more people without permission, carrying weapons, organizing protests, and traffic disruptions.

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Will paint all Maharashtra green: AIMIM MP backs Mumbra corporator

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel supports colleague Sahar Shaikh's controversial statement about turning Mumbra green, claiming the party intends to do the same across Maharashtra. This follows Shaikh's victory in Thane civic polls and subsequent backlash over her remarks.

NEET paper leak: Parl panel summons NTA, CBI over exam conduct

NEET paper leak: Parl panel summons NTA, CBI over exam conduct

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A parliamentary panel has summoned officials from the Union Education Ministry, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and the CBI to address concerns regarding the conduct of examinations.

Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: SC

Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Observing that right to speedy trial is also a "valuable right" of a victim, the Supreme Court on Monday set aside an order of the Allahabad high court which had kept in abeyance the trial in a murder case.

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi which was hearing pleas questioning the validity of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Why Bihar Police Is Facing Increased Attacks On Personnel

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Bihar Police have reported an increase in attacks on their personnel during an intensified crackdown on criminals. The police reject allegations of caste-based targeting and assert their commitment to law enforcement.

Supreme Court Says Existing Laws Sufficient To Address Hate Speech

Supreme Court Says Existing Laws Sufficient To Address Hate Speech

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has stated that the current legal framework is sufficient to address hate speech, declining to intervene and create new offences.

NEET student found hanging in Kota, PG mate missing

NEET student found hanging in Kota, PG mate missing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Delhi was found dead in his room in Kota. Police are investigating the circumstances, with family suspecting foul play and another student missing.

POCSO applies to marriage with minor under Muslim law: HC

POCSO applies to marriage with minor under Muslim law: HC

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to quash criminal proceedings against a man accused of repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl. The court ruled that even if a marriage was solemnised under Muslim religious rites, it would not protect the accused from criminal liability under the POCSO Act, reinforcing that the Act applies when one party is a minor, irrespective of personal law.