Section 80 to 110 of BNSS : Section 80 to 110

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, a young man from a small town, secretly marries Shalini, who is unaware that Rajesh is already married. Rajesh continues to cohabit with Shalini, making her believe they are legally married. Applicable Section: Section 81 Offence: A man by deceit causing a woman not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit with him in that belief. Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Non-cognizable and Non-bailable. Court: Magistrate of the first class.

Example 2:

Scenario: Sita, a married woman, is constantly subjected to physical and mental cruelty by her husband, Ramesh. Sita finally reports the abuse to the police with the support of her brother. Applicable Section: Section 85 Offence: Punishment for subjecting a married woman to cruelty. Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Cognizable and Non-bailable. Court: Magistrate of the first class.

Example 3:

Scenario: Manoj, already married to Sunita, marries another woman, Priya, without disclosing his first marriage. Priya later discovers the truth and reports Manoj to the authorities. Applicable Section: Section 82(2) Offence: Marrying again during the lifetime of a husband or wife with concealment of the former marriage. Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Non-cognizable and Bailable. Court: Magistrate of the first class.

Example 4:

Scenario: During a heated argument, Anil negligently pushes his friend, resulting in the friend's death. Anil did not intend to kill his friend but acted recklessly. Applicable Section: Section 106(1) Offence: Causing death by negligence. Punishment: Imprisonment for 5 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Cognizable and Bailable. Court: Magistrate of the first class.

Example 5:

Scenario: A group of six individuals, led by Ravi, plans and executes the murder of their rival, leading to the rival's death. Applicable Section: Section 103(2) Offence: Murder by a group of five or more persons. Punishment: Death or imprisonment for life and fine. Nature of Offence: Cognizable and Non-bailable. Court: Court of Session.

Example 6:

Scenario: Pooja, who is 6 months pregnant, is assaulted by someone intending to cause a miscarriage, resulting in the loss of her pregnancy. Applicable Section: Section 88 Offence: Causing miscarriage if the woman is quick with child. Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Non-cognizable and Bailable. Court: Magistrate of the first class.

Example 7:

Scenario: Varun, with fraudulent intention, goes through a marriage ceremony with Anjali, knowing that the marriage is not legally valid. Applicable Section: Section 83 Offence: A person with fraudulent intention going through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married. Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Non-cognizable and Non-bailable. Court: Magistrate of the first class.

Example 8:

Scenario: Neha, under severe mental distress, is coerced by her boyfriend into attempting suicide. She survives the attempt and later provides evidence of the coercion. Applicable Section: Section 108 Offence: Abetment of suicide. Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Cognizable and Non-bailable. Court: Court of Session.

Example 9:

Scenario: Amit, a driver, rashly drives his car and hits a pedestrian, resulting in the pedestrian's death. Amit then flees the scene to avoid arrest. Applicable Section: Section 106(2) Offence: Causing death by rash and negligent driving of vehicle and escaping. Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. Nature of Offence: Cognizable and Non-bailable. Court: Magistrate of the first class.

Example 10:

Scenario: Deepak, a life-convict, attempts to murder a fellow inmate, causing severe injuries to the inmate. Applicable Section: Section 109(2) Offence: Attempt by life-convict to murder, if hurt is caused. Punishment: Death, or imprisonment for life which shall mean the remainder of that person's natural life. Nature of Offence: Cognizable and Non-bailable. Court: Court of Session.