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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Topic: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Ladakh: Curfew imposed in aftermath of 24 September violence remains in force

Assembly of 5 of more people continues to remain banned, while Leh police investigate detained activist Sonam Wangchuk's Pakistan 'link'.

Ladakh protests: Prohibitions under section 163 continue in Leh

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review meeting in Leh. Intentional assembly of 5 or more people banned.

‘Principles of natural justice’—Behind HC’s retrospective extension of BNSS pre-cognisance hearing rule

Punjab & Haryana HC held right to hearing as 'among most valued in criminal jurisprudence', allowing BNSS Section 223 to be applied to case filed before 1 July, 2024, when it came into force.

Indore offers Rs 1,000 reward for reporting beggars. FIR against those seeking or giving alms

The initiative follows decision of Indore District Collector Asheesh Singh to invoke Section 163 (1) (2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to ban begging in city.

What new criminal law says about forensic evidence & how this could put ‘immense stress’ on labs

Section 176 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which has replaced Code of Criminal Procedure, mandates forensic testing for offences that carry sentences of more than 7 years.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.