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Frequently asked legal questions
Which BNS section replaced IPC 302 (murder)?
IPC Section 302 (murder) is now Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. The punishment remains death or life imprisonment. The BNS replaced the Indian Penal Code with effect from 1 July 2024 for offences committed on or after that date.
Which BNS section replaced IPC 420 (cheating)?
IPC Section 420 (cheating) is now Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. The BNS replaced the Indian Penal Code with effect from 1 July 2024 for offences committed on or after that date.
Is the Indian Penal Code (IPC) still valid after 1 July 2024?
No. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 replaced the IPC with effect from 1 July 2024 for offences committed on or after that date. Cases filed before 1 July 2024 continue to be governed by the IPC.
Which BNSS section governs anticipatory bail?
Anticipatory bail, formerly Section 438 of the CrPC, is now Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023. The BNSS replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure with effect from 1 July 2024.
Which BNSS section replaced CrPC 437 (bail in non-bailable offences)?
CrPC Section 437 is now Section 480 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which governs bail in non-bailable offences.
Which BNSS sections does a bail application cite after the BNSS came into force?
Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, bail in non-bailable offences is Section 480 (formerly CrPC 437), anticipatory bail is Section 482 (formerly CrPC 438), and the bail powers of the High Court and Court of Session are Section 483 (formerly CrPC 439).
Which BNSS section governs registration of an FIR?
Registration of a First Information Report (FIR), formerly Section 154 of the CrPC, is now Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023.
Which BNSS section carries forward the inherent powers of the High Court (CrPC 482)?
The inherent powers of the High Court, formerly Section 482 of the CrPC, are now Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023.
Which BNS section replaced IPC 376 (rape)?
IPC Section 376 (rape) is now Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
Which BNS section replaced IPC 498A (cruelty by husband or relatives)?
IPC Section 498A (cruelty by husband or his relatives) is now Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
Which BNS section replaced IPC 506 (criminal intimidation)?
IPC Section 506 (criminal intimidation) is now Section 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
Which BNS section replaced IPC 120B (criminal conspiracy)?
IPC Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) is now Section 61 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.
What is the minimum investment in a SEBI Category II AIF?
Under Regulation 10(a) of the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations 2012, the minimum investment per contributor in a Category II AIF is Rs 1 crore. A reduced floor of Rs 25 lakh applies to employees and directors of the manager.
Can a SEBI Category II AIF use leverage?
No. Under Regulation 17(1) of the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations 2012, a Category II AIF may not use leverage for investment purposes. Drawdowns against committed capital are the exclusive funding mechanism.
How is income from a SEBI Category II AIF taxed?
Income of a Category II AIF, other than business income, is taxed on a pass-through basis at the contributor level under Section 115UB of the Income-tax Act 1961, read with CBDT Circular 14/2019.