Table II of BNSS : Table II

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a clerk, steals Rs. 10,000 from his employer's cash register.

Applicable Section: Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master (Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita).

Compounding: Ramesh's employer, who is the owner of the stolen property, decides to forgive Ramesh and does not want to pursue legal action. The employer can compound the offence, meaning they can settle the matter out of court, and Ramesh will not face criminal charges.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya, a woman, is insulted by her neighbor, who makes inappropriate gestures towards her.

Applicable Section: Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman (Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita).

Compounding: Priya, the woman who was insulted, decides to forgive her neighbor after he apologizes sincerely. She can compound the offence, meaning she can settle the matter out of court, and her neighbor will not face criminal charges.

Example 3:

Scenario: Sunita, a preg...

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