Section 111 to 123 of BNSS : Section 111 to 123

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A gang leader orchestrates a series of violent crimes, including a bank robbery that results in the death of a security guard.

Applicable Section: Section 111 (2) (a)

Offence: Organised crime resulting in the death of any person.

Punishment: Death or imprisonment for life and a fine of not less than 10 lakh rupees.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable

Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable

Court: Court of Session

Explanation: The gang leader would be charged under Section 111 (2) (a) for organizing a crime that led to the death of a person. The severity of the crime means the leader could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a hefty fine.

Example 2:

Scenario: A person is found to be a member of a terrorist organization and is involved in planning terrorist activities.

Applicable Section: Section 113 (5)

Offence: Being a member of an organization involved in terrorist acts.

Punishment: Imprisonment for life and fine.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable

Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable

Court: Court of Session

Explanation: The individual would be charged under Section 113 (5) for being part of a terrorist organization. The punishment is severe, involving life imprisonment and a fine, reflecting the serious nature of the offence.

Example 3:

Scenario: A person voluntarily causes grievous hurt to another individual using a knife during a street fight.

Applicable Section: Section 118 (2)

Offence: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means.

Punishment: Imprisonment for life or imprisonment of not less than 1 year but which may extend to 10 years and fine.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable

Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable

Court: Magistrate of the first class

Explanation: The person would be charged under Section 118 (2) for using a dangerous weapon to cause serious injury. Depending on the severity of the injury, the punishment could range from a minimum of one year to life imprisonment, along with a fine.

Example 4:

Scenario: A person intentionally harbors a fugitive who is part of an organized crime syndicate.

Applicable Section: Section 111 (5)

Offence: Intentionally harbouring or concealing any person who committed an offence of organized crime.

Punishment: Imprisonment for not less than 3 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and fine of not less than 5 lakh rupees.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable

Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable

Court: Court of Session

Explanation: The individual would be charged under Section 111 (5) for providing shelter to a criminal involved in organized crime. The punishment is severe, with a minimum of three years imprisonment, which could extend to life, along with a substantial fine.

Example 5:

Scenario: A person causes hurt to another individual to extort money from them.

Applicable Section: Section 119 (1)

Offence: Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.

Cognizable or Non-cognizable: Cognizable

Bailable or Non-bailable: Non-bailable

Court: Magistrate of the first class

Explanation: The person would be charged under Section 119 (1) for causing harm to extort money. The punishment includes a lengthy imprisonment term of 10 years and a fine, reflecting the seriousness of the crime.