Under the BNS 2023 (from July 2024), what is the punishment for death as a result of organised crime?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Death or life imprisonment.
Explanation:
☛ Under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, organised crime has been defined and penalised for the first time under general criminal law.
☛ According to Section 111(2)(a), if an act of organised crime results in the death of any person, the offender shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life.
☛ In addition to capital punishment or life imprisonment, the offender is also liable to a mandatory fine of not less than ₹10 lakh.
☛ If the organised crime does not result in death, the punishment under Section 111(2)(b) is imprisonment for a minimum term of 5 years extending up to life imprisonment, along with a minimum fine of ₹5 lakh.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ The three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—came into effect on 1 July 2024.
☛ The BNS replaces the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.
☛ Petty Organised Crime: Defined under Section 112 of the BNS, covering offences like theft, snatching, cheating, and unauthorized ticket selling by organised groups.
☛ Community Service: Introduced for the first time as a formal punishment under Section 4 of the BNS for small or petty offences.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ Which section of the BNS 2023 defines 'Organised Crime'? → Section 111
☛ On which date did the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita come into force in India? → 1 July 2024
☛ Which historical penal law was replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023? → Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860
☛ Which section of the BNS 2023 covers 'Petty Organised Crime'? → Section 112
☛ What is the minimum fine prescribed if organised crime causes death under BNS? → ₹10 lakh