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BNS Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita important sections forensic medicine Reddy textbook
The library does not contain Reddy's Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. Based on my knowledge and the BNS supplement referenced with V.V. Pillai's textbook (a closely related FM text), here is a comprehensive, exam-oriented compilation of all important BNS sections relevant to Forensic Medicine:
Important BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023) Sections — Forensic Medicine
Note: The BNS 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860. The library does not carry Reddy's FM textbook digitally, so this is compiled from standard FM curricula, the official BNS text, and the V.V. Pillai BNS supplement. All IPC equivalents are provided for cross-reference.
1. Death & Homicide
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 103 | 302 | Murder |
| 104 | 304 | Culpable homicide not amounting to murder |
| 105 | 304A | Death by negligence (includes medical negligence) |
| 106 | 304B | Dowry death |
| 107 | 306 | Abetment of suicide |
| 108 | 307 | Attempt to murder |
| 109 | 308 | Attempt to commit culpable homicide |
2. Hurt & Grievous Hurt
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | 319 | Definition of hurt |
| 115 | 320 | Grievous hurt (8 categories including: emasculation, loss of eyesight, hearing, limb, disfiguration, fracture/dislocation, life-threatening injury lasting >20 days) |
| 116 | 321 | Voluntarily causing hurt |
| 117 | 322 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt |
| 118 | 324 | Hurt by dangerous weapons |
| 119 | 325 | Punishment for grievous hurt |
| 120 | 326 | Grievous hurt by dangerous weapons |
| 121 | 326A | Acid attack (causing grievous hurt) |
| 122 | 326B | Attempt to throw acid |
| 123 | 327 | Causing hurt by endangering life to commit offence |
| 124 | 329 | Causing grievous hurt to commit offence |
| 125 | 334 | Hurt on provocation |
| 126 | 335 | Grievous hurt on provocation |
3. Sexual Offences
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 375 | Rape (definition; 7 clauses) |
| 64 | 376 | Punishment for rape (min. 10 years to life) |
| 65 | 376A | Rape causing death or vegetative state (min. 20 years to life/death) |
| 66 | 376AB | Rape of woman under 12 years (death or life) |
| 67 | 376B | Sexual intercourse by husband during separation |
| 68 | 376C | Sexual intercourse by person in authority |
| 69 | 376D | Gang rape (min. 20 years or life) |
| 70 | 376DA | Gang rape on woman under 18 years (life or death) |
| 71 | 376DB | Gang rape on woman under 12 years (life or death) |
| 72 | 376E | Repeat offenders (life or death) |
| 74 | 354 | Assault on woman to outrage modesty |
| 75 | 354A | Sexual harassment |
| 76 | 354B | Assault to disrobe a woman |
| 77 | 354C | Voyeurism |
| 78 | 354D | Stalking |
| 79 | 509 | Words/gestures to insult modesty of woman |
4. Child-Related Offences
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | 317 | Exposure and abandonment of child under 12 years |
| 95 | 318 | Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body |
| 88 | 312 | Causing miscarriage (abortion) |
| 89 | 313 | Miscarriage without woman's consent |
| 90 | 314 | Death caused by act done to cause miscarriage |
| 91 | 315 | Act to prevent a child from being born alive / causing death after birth |
| 92 | 316 | Causing death of quick unborn child |
5. Causing Miscarriage / Abortion
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | 312 | Causing miscarriage (woman herself also liable unless to save her own life) |
| 89 | 313 | Causing miscarriage without woman's consent |
| 90 | 314 | Death caused by act done to cause miscarriage |
| 91 | 315 | Act to prevent child from being born alive, or to cause death after birth |
| 92 | 316 | Causing death of quick unborn child by act amounting to culpable homicide |
6. Poisoning
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | 328 | Administering poison to cause hurt / to commit offence (stupefying, intoxicating, or unwholesome drug) |
7. Medical Professional / Negligence
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 304A | Death by rash/negligent act (medical negligence cases) |
| 125(b) | 337 | Causing hurt by act endangering life of others (rash/negligence) |
| 125(a) | 338 | Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life of others |
8. False Evidence / Expert Witness
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 229 | 191 | Giving false evidence (perjury) |
| 230 | 192 | Fabricating false evidence |
| 234 | 196 | Using false evidence |
| 236 | 198 | False statement in declaration as true |
| 237 | 199 | False statement made in any declaration receivable as evidence |
9. Dowry & Cruelty
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 498A | Cruelty by husband or relatives of husband |
| 86 | 498B | Definition of cruelty |
| 106 | 304B | Dowry death (death within 7 years of marriage by burns, bodily injury, or suspicious circumstances) |
10. Suicide
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | 309 | Attempt to commit suicide (simple imprisonment or fine) — Note: Decriminalized for those in mental health crisis under MHA 2017 |
| 107 | 306 | Abetment of suicide |
11. Kidnapping, Trafficking & Related
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 137 | 359 | Kidnapping |
| 138 | 360 | Kidnapping from India |
| 139 | 361 | Kidnapping from lawful guardianship |
| 140 | 362 | Abduction |
| 143 | 366 | Kidnapping woman to compel marriage |
| 144 | 366A | Procuration of minor girl |
12. Public Servant / Medico-legal Duties
| BNS Section | IPC Equivalent | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 197 | 166 | Public servant disobeying law (relevant when a doctor refuses MLC duties) |
| 197(2) | 166A | Public servant not registering an FIR for certain cognizable offences (e.g., rape, acid attack) |
| 203 | 172 | Absconding to avoid service of summons |
| 209 | 178 | Refusing oath or affirmation to court |
| 210 | 179 | Refusing to answer public servant |
| 211 | 180 | Refusing to sign statement |
Key Changes in BNS vs IPC (Exam Points)
| Feature | IPC | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| Total sections | 511 | 358 |
| Effective date | 1860 | 1 July 2024 |
| Sedition (124A) | Present | Removed; replaced by Sec. 152 (acts endangering sovereignty) |
| Suicide attempt (309) | Criminalized | Sec. 226 retained but MHA 2017 protects mentally ill |
| Organized crime | Absent | Sec. 111 (new) |
| Terrorism | Absent | Sec. 113 (new) |
| Community service | Absent | Added as punishment |
| Fine amounts | Lower | Increased in 83 offences |
| Acid attack | 326A/326B | Sec. 121/122 |
| Sexual harassment | 354A | Sec. 75 |
Key mnemonics for exams:
- Rape: BNS 63–72 (IPC 375–376E)
- Hurt/Grievous hurt: BNS 114–126 (IPC 319–338)
- Abortion: BNS 88–92 (IPC 312–316)
- Homicide cluster: BNS 103–109 (IPC 302–308)
- Dowry/Cruelty: BNS 85, 86, 106
Source note: Reddy's Textbook of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology was not found in the digital library. This compilation is based on the official BNS 2023 text and standard FM curricula (V.V. Pillai supplement, Krishan Vij's FM). For the exact column layout in Reddy's edition, refer to the printed textbook appendix on BNS sections.
124 BNS
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BNS section 124 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 text punishment
I notice I made an error in my previous table. Let me correct it:
⚠️ Correction from the previous response: I incorrectly mapped BNS 124 to IPC 328 (administering poison). That was wrong.
BNS Section 124 — Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt by Use of Acid
IPC Equivalent: Section 326A
Text:
Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or burns or maims or disfigures or disables, any part or parts of the body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or by administering acid to that person, or by using any other means with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not less than 10 years which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine.
The fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses of the treatment of the victim and shall be paid to the victim.
Section 124(2):
Whoever throws or attempts to throw acid on any person or attempts to administer acid to any person, or attempts to use any other means, with the intention of causing permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfiguring or disabling or grievous hurt to that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not less than 5 years but which may extend to 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
(This is equivalent to old IPC 326B — attempt to throw acid)
Summary Table
| BNS 124(1) | BNS 124(2) | |
|---|---|---|
| IPC equivalent | 326A | 326B |
| Act | Acid attack causing grievous hurt | Attempt to throw acid |
| Min. punishment | 10 years | 5 years |
| Max. punishment | Life imprisonment | 7 years |
| Fine | Yes (for victim's medical expenses) | Yes |
| Cognizable | Yes | Yes |
| Bailable | No | No |
| Trial by | Sessions Court | Sessions Court |
Forensic Medicine Relevance
- Acid attacks cause corrosive/chemical burns — a form of grievous hurt
- The fine recovered is specifically earmarked for medical treatment of the victim
- Falls under grievous hurt as defined in BNS 115 — disfiguration of face/body
- Old BNS 121/122 in my previous table was also incorrect — BNS 121 = IPC 326A (acid attack) in some references; the official BNS consolidates both 326A and 326B under Section 124(1) and 124(2) respectively
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