Section 120 of BNS : Section 120: Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ravi, a local businessman, owes a significant amount of money to a loan shark named Vikram. Vikram, in an attempt to recover his money, kidnaps Ravi and beats him severely, demanding that Ravi confess where he has hidden his assets. Vikram's actions fall under Section 120 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as he voluntarily caused hurt to extort a confession about the location of Ravi's property. Vikram can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.
Example 2:
Inspector Sharma suspects that Ramesh, a local shopkeeper, is involved in a theft case. To extract a confession, Inspector Sharma physically assaults Ramesh, causing him severe injuries. Inspector Sharma's actions are covered under Section 120 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as he voluntarily caused grievous hurt to extort a confession. Inspector Sharma can be punished with imprisonment for up t...
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