Section 3 of BNS : Section 3: General explanations.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A 6-year-old child accidentally breaks a neighbor's window while playing cricket.

Application: According to Section 3(1) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the child cannot be held criminally responsible for the act because the general exceptions include that a child under seven years of age cannot commit an offence. Therefore, the child's action of breaking the window is not considered an offence under this Sanhita.

Example 2:

Scenario: A police officer, Officer Raj, without a warrant, apprehends Ravi, who has just committed a robbery.

Application: According to Section 3(1) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Officer Raj is not guilty of wrongful confinement because he is bound by law to apprehend Ravi, who has committed a crime. This falls under the general exception that actions performed by a person who is bound by law to do so are not considered offences.

Example 3:

Scenario: Sunita, a shop owner, has her shop managed by her husband, Ramesh, while she is away.

Application: According to Section 3(3) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the property (shop) is considered to be in Sunita's possession even though it is physically managed by her husband, Ramesh. This is because the property is in the possession of her spouse on account of her.

Example 4:

Scenario: A group of friends, Amit, Bharat, and Chetan, plan to steal a car. Am...

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