BNS 2023Chapter XVIIPC: No IPC equivalent — new provision

Section 111

Organised Crime

Offences Affecting the Human Body

Plain English Explanation

Section 111 is a NEW provision in BNS (no IPC equivalent). It defines "organised crime" as continuing unlawful activity by an organised crime syndicate — kidnapping, extortion, land grabbing, contract killing, economic offences, cyber crimes, trafficking, etc. This provision was modelled on MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act) and similar state laws. It creates strict liability for syndicate members and allows courts to consider the entire criminal enterprise as a whole.

Legal Text

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 111

(1) Whoever commits organised crime shall,— (a) if such act has resulted in the death of any person, be punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine...

Keywords

organised crimecrime syndicategang crimeMCOCAextortionland grabbingcontract killing

Related Sections

S.112 S.113 — Terrorist Act

Punishment

Death or life imprisonment + fine (if death results). Minimum 5 years to life + fine (other cases).

IPC Equivalent

No IPC equivalent — new provision

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