BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR COMMON MAN
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Practical Guide for Common Man is a groundbreaking legal guide authored by Delhi-based advocate Vishal K. Singh, aimed at making India’s updated criminal code—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023—accessible to non-lawyers and everyday citizens.
Key features of the book include:
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Section-wise explanation of the BNS
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Insights into punishments, exceptions, and legal remedies
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Special focus on offenses against women, children, and the state
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Coverage of modern concerns like cybercrime and digital fraud
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Glossary of legal terms for easy comprehension
Vishal Kumar Singh is a practicing advocate in Delhi. He holds a B.B.A.-LL.B. degree from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi as well as a Masters in Corporate and Commercial Laws from Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana. Through his extensive work in the criminal justice system, he has found that many people, for whom these laws are enacted, frequently struggleto understand the legal language. This lack of understanding often ends in serious problems as they remain unaware of their rights and responsibilities. To bridge this gap, he wrote this book with the goal of simpliying legal concepts for a common man. His purpose is to rovide readers with the information they need to effectively deal with the legal system, allowing them to more effectively safeguard themselves and their family from legal problems. He appreciates any recommendations for making this book more useful for people in general. He can be reached at: adv.vksingh1990@gmail.com
About Book
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Practical Guide for Common Man is a groundbreaking legal guide authored by Delhi-based advocate Vishal K. Singh, aimed at making India’s updated criminal code—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023—accessible to non-lawyers and everyday citizens.
Recognizing the complexities and intimidation that legal jargon can present, Singh adopts a conversational and simplified tone, using relatable language, real-life scenarios, and even touches of humor to break down legal concepts. The book acts as both a shield and a torch: it protects readers from potential legal trouble by explaining punishable offenses under BNS and enlightens them about their rights and responsibilities as empowered citizens.
Preface
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Practical Guide for Common Man" was born out of a simple yet powerful idea: what if law could be explained like a conversation with a friend? What if you didn’t need to be a lawyer to understand your rights, recognize an offense, or take action when something feels wrong? With the historic transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, our country has taken a giant leap toward modernizing justice. This book is my humble effort to accompany that leap—by translating legal complexity into clarity, and empowering citizens with practical knowledge.
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Simplified explanations of legal terms and sections
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Real-world examples that bring the law to life
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Guidance on how to identify, respond to, and prevent legal issues
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A voice that speaks to you—not down at you.
Acknowledgement
This book was not possible without the unwavering support of an outstanding group of people who were committed to this idea. Above all, I want to thank the Almighty God and my heartfelt gratitude goes to my mentor, Dr. Kamini Lau, Former District & Session Judge, Delhi whose unparalleled knowledge and insight has illuminated my path through the criminal justice system. Her unwavering honesty and ethics are the very essence of what it means to be a legal practitioner. I’m profoundly grateful to Shri B.D. Jha (Advocate) & Shri Avnish Rana (Advocate) for all the guidance they have given and my parents, whose constant encouragement has been my greatest source of strength and motivation. My best friend Rakesh Sharma (Advocate), whose unwavering support and encouragement have been a constant source of strength. Himanshu Bajpai, Gaurav Singh, Vaishali Khanna, Shweta Singh, Rakhi Tomar, Santosh Chaupal and all of the office staff for their encouragement.
inside Book
| Acknowledgment | iii | |
| About the Book | iv | |
| Chapter-I | Justice Evolving: The Dawn of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 1-10 |
| Chapter-II | Know About Punishments Under BNS | 11-21 |
| Chapter-III | General Exceptions - The Shield of Innocence | 22-59 |
| Chapter-IV | Offence of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy and Attempt of Abetment | 60-82 |
| Chapter-V | Offences Against Woman and Child | 83-111 |
| Chapter-VI | Offences Affecting the Human Body of Offences Affecting Life | 112-164 |
| Chapter-VII | Offences Against the State | 165-177 |
| Chapter-VIII | Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force | 178-189 |
| Chapter-IX | Offences Relating to Elections | 190-199 |
| Chapter-X | Offences Relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, and Government Stamps | 200-213 |
| Chapter-XI | Offences Against the Public Tranquillity | 214-225 |
| Chapter-XII | Offences by Or Relating to Public Servants | 226-236 |
| Chapter-XIII | Contemplate of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants | 237-262 |
| Chapter-XIV | False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice | 263-321 |
| Chapter-XV | Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals | 322-357 |
| Chapter-XVI | Offences Relating to Religion | 358-367 |
| Chapter-XVII | Offences Against Property of Theft | 368-408 |
| Chapter-XVIII | Offences Relating to Documents and to Property Marks | 409-426 |
| Chapter-XIX | Offences of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, Etc. | 427-436 |
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