BNS Section 73: Printing or Publishing Any Matter Relating to Court Proceedings Without Permission

Definition of BNS Section 73

Section 73 of the Bharatiya nyaya sanhitha BNS 2023 States: Whoever prints or publishes any matter in relation to any proceeding before a Court with respect to an offence referred to in section 72 without the previous permission of such Court shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.

Explanation: The act of printing or publishing the judgment of any High Court or the Supreme Court is not considered an offense under this section.

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 73

Section 73 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 prohibits the printing or publishing of any matter related to a court proceeding concerning offenses like rape or abuse, as detailed in Section 72, without prior permission from the court. If someone publishes such information without consent, they can face imprisonment for up to two years and may also be liable to a fine.

Illustration:
A local newspaper publishes details about an ongoing trial related to a sexual assault case without obtaining court permission. Under Section 73, the publisher could face imprisonment and a fine for disclosing such information prematurely. However, if the newspaper publishes the final judgment of the Supreme Court, it would not be considered an offense under this section.

Why Choose Vakilsearch for Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)?

Understanding the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) laws can be confusing, but Vakilsearch is here to make it easy for you. Here’s why we’re the right choice:

• Expert Help: Our lawyers know the BNS sections inside out and can guide you through how the new laws apply to you or your business.
• Simple and Clear: We break down all the legal jargons into simple language, so you can easily understand what steps to take.
• Personalised Service: Whether you need help with specific BNS sections for women or other legal concerns, we provide advice and support tailored to your situation.
• Experienced Team: We’ve helped thousands of clients understand about the old IPC sections, and now we’re ready to help you transition smoothly to the new BNS laws.