BNS Section 86- Cruelty defined | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Hello readers! Today, we are going to break down Section 86 of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. If you've been wondering what exactly this section covers and how it impacts our legal system, you're in the right place.
Bare Act Text
Cruelty defined.—For the purposes of section 85, “cruelty” means—
any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman; or
harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any property or valuable security or is on account of failure by her or any person related to her to meet such demand.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Nature of Offense
N/A
Bail Eligibility
N/A
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions about BNS Section 86
What is Section 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: Cruelty defined.—For the purposes of section 85, “cruelty” means—
any wilful conduct which is of such a nature as is likely to drive the woman to commit suicide or to cause grave injury or danger to life, limb or health (whether mental or physical) of the woman; or
harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any property or valuable security or is on account of failure by her or any person related to her to meet such demand.
What is the punishment under BNS Section86 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the new law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Is BNS Section 86 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the new legal framework, this specific offense is classified as a N/Aoffense.
Is BNS Section 86 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isN/A.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try cases under BNS Section 86 ?
Cases pertaining to this specific BNS section are triable by the N/A.
Can BNS Section 86 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions).
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