Table I of BNSS : Table I

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh and Suresh are neighbors. One day, during a heated argument, Ramesh pushes Suresh, causing him to fall and get hurt. Suresh suffers minor injuries.

Applicable Offence: Voluntarily causing hurt.

Section: 115 (2)

Person by whom offence may be compounded: The person to whom the hurt is caused (Suresh).

Real-life Application: Suresh decides to file a complaint against Ramesh for causing hurt. However, after some time, Ramesh apologizes and offers to pay for Suresh's medical expenses. Suresh accepts the apology and decides to withdraw the complaint. With the court's permission, the offence is compounded, and the case is closed.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a married woman, is enticed away by her neighbor, Raj, who has criminal intentions. Priya's husband, Arun, finds out and files a complaint against Raj.

Applicable Offence: Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman.

Section: 84

Person by whom offence may be compounded: The husband of the woman (Arun) and the woman (Priya).

Real-life Application: After filing the complaint, Raj realizes his mistake and apologizes to both Priya and Arun. Priya and Arun decide to forgive Raj and want to withdraw the complaint. With the court's...

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