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26 June 2026

Harassment-related deaths in west Delhi

While these specific incidents are local crime reports, they serve as contextual examples for broader issues regarding domestic violence, the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the societal challenges faced by women in India.

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Notes

  • Two separate incidents of death of women reported in west Delhi (Nangloi Extension and Khyala) linked to alleged harassment by husbands and in-laws.
  • In the Nangloi case, a 26-year-old woman died by suicide; FIR registered under Sections 85 (cruelty) and 108 (abetment to suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
  • In the Khyala case, a 24-year-old woman was found dead; case registered against husband and in-laws based on family allegations of cruelty.
  • Tele MANAS (14416) is the designated helpline for individuals in distress.

Questions

  1. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) aims to streamline criminal justice in India. Discuss the significance of Sections 85 and 108 in addressing domestic violence and the abetment of suicide within the institution of marriage. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which section pertains to the offence of cruelty by a husband or his relatives towards a woman?

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