Section 1 of BNS : Section 1: Short title, commencement and application.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh, an Indian citizen, travels to France for a business trip. While in France, he gets into a heated argument with a colleague and ends up physically assaulting him, causing serious injury. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Rajesh can be tried and punished for the assault in India, even though the incident occurred in France. This is because the act applies to any Indian citizen committing an offence outside India.

Example 2:

A ship registered in India is sailing in international waters. Onboard, a crew member named Sunil is found to be in possession of illegal drugs. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sunil can be prosecuted in India for drug possession, despite the ship...

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