● New in BNS
The IPC had no dedicated provision for organised crime; such cases were prosecuted under state statutes like MCOCA or through general IPC offences.
BNS Section 111 creates a national organised-crime offence covering continuing unlawful activities (kidnapping, extortion, contract killing, land grabbing, financial scams, cybercrime etc.) by crime syndicates. If the offence results in death: death or imprisonment for life and fine of not less than ₹10 lakh; otherwise imprisonment of 5 years to life and fine of not less than ₹5 lakh. Membership, harbouring and possession of proceeds are separately punished.
Entirely new offence in the BNS — organised crime is now punishable under the general criminal law nationwide, not only under special state legislation.
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