Question

Which of the following statements regarding the application of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is NOT true?

• A. Provision of the Sanhita shall apply to any offence committed by any person in any place without and beyond India committing offence targeting a computer resource located in India
• B. Provision of the Sanhita shall not apply to any offence committed by any person in any place without and beyond India committing offence targeting a computer resource located in India
• C. Provision of the Sanhita shall apply to any offence committed by any citizen of India in any place without and beyond India
• D. The word ‘Offence’ includes every act committed outside India which, if committed in India, would be punishable under this Sanhita

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Provision of the Sanhita shall not apply to any offence committed by any person in any place without and beyond India committing offence targeting a computer resource located in India

Answer 2

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 applies to any offence committed outside India that targets Indian computer resources, contrary to the incorrect statement in option (B).