Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Delhi High Court rejects PIL challenging BNS provisions on offences against State, public tranquility

The petitioner argued that the BNS is a remnant of the colonial law that suppresses democratic rights and freedoms.

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09 Jul 2025, 1:51 pm

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) petition challenging the constitutionality of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions that pertain to offences against State and public tranquility [Upendra Nath Dalai vs Union Of India].

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Delhi High Court

Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Public Interest Litigation (PIL)