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Organized Crime under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Definitions and Scope
- Section 111 of BNS: Defines organized crime as continuing unlawful activities conducted by an organized syndicate, involving benefits such as financial gains, and includes crimes like conspiracy, property derived from organized crime, and syndicate operations ALI AKBAR S/O MOIDEENKUTTY VS STATE OF KERALA - Kerala, Muhammad Rasheed VS State Of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala.
- The definitions emphasize that organized crime encompasses both direct criminal acts and the associated benefits, with specific mention of property obtained through such activities Badrul vs State of U.P. - Allahabad, Sohail Mohammad alias Mohammad Sohailmmad Sohail vs State of Telangana - Telangana.
Application to First-Time Offenders
- Courts have clarified that prior criminal records are not mandatory for prosecution under Section 111; involvement in organized crime can lead to prosecution regardless of previous records Badrul vs State of U.P. - Allahabad.
- The new provisions under BNS broaden the scope, allowing first-time offenders to be charged if evidence links them to organized criminal activities Badrul vs State of U.P. - Allahabad.
Evidence and Legal Standards
- Proving organized crime requires cogent evidence linking the accused to syndicate activities, conspiracy, or property derived from such crimes ALI AKBAR S/O MOIDEENKUTTY VS STATE OF KERALA - Kerala, Muhammad Rasheed, S/o. Mohammed VS State Of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor, High Court Of Kerala - Kerala, Satish Chandra Jain Vs. State of U.P. - Allahabad.
- In several cases, courts have found insufficient evidence to sustain charges of organized crime, leading to bail being granted, especially when the prosecution fails to establish active participation or syndicate involvement Neeraj Jain @ Banty Jain Vs. State of U.P. - Allahabad, Jitendra Singh Niranjan Vs. State of U.P. - Allahabad.
Judicial Insights and Case Law
- Courts have emphasized statutory compliance and scrutinized evidence such as charge sheets, witness testimonies, and confessions before confirming organized crime charges Pesala Sivashankar Reddy vs State of Andhra Pradesh - Andhra Pradesh, Sohail Mohammad alias Mohammad Sohailmmad Sohail vs State of Telangana - Telangana.
- When evidence is lacking or inconclusive, courts tend to grant bail and dismiss organized crime allegations, reaffirming that mere suspicion or absence of prior record is insufficient Satish Chandra Jain Vs. State of U.P. - Allahabad.
Special Cases and Investigations
- In cases involving illegal activities like cattle slaughter, if investigations reveal syndicate involvement, charges under Section 111 are added, indicating that organized crime encompasses a range of unlawful activities, including illegal slaughtering based on syndicate operations Nirupa Masih vs The State Of Chhattisgarh - Chhattisgarh.
Analysis and Conclusion
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) broadens the definition of organized crime to include activities that generate financial benefits, conspiracy, and property derived from such crimes. Importantly, prior criminal records are not a prerequisite for prosecution under Section 111, allowing first-time offenders to be prosecuted if sufficient evidence links them to organized syndicates. Courts have consistently emphasized the importance of robust evidence—such as charge sheets, witness testimonies, and confessions—to establish organized crime allegations. When evidence is lacking, courts tend to grant bail, underscoring the principle that organized crime charges require concrete proof rather than suspicion. This approach aligns with the BNS's aim to effectively combat organized criminal activities while safeguarding individual rights through rigorous judicial scrutiny.
References: - Badrul vs State of U.P. - Allahabad - ALI AKBAR S/O MOIDEENKUTTY VS STATE OF KERALA - Kerala - Muhammad Rasheed, S/o. Mohammed VS State Of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor, High Court Of Kerala - Kerala - Muhammad Rasheed VS State Of Kerala, Represented By Public Prosecutor - Kerala - Pesala Sivashankar Reddy vs State of Andhra Pradesh - Andhra Pradesh - Sohail Mohammad alias Mohammad Sohailmmad Sohail vs State of Telangana - Telangana - Neeraj Jain @ Banty Jain Vs. State of U.P. - Allahabad - Jitendra Singh Niranjan Vs. State of U.P. - Allahabad - Satish Chandra Jain Vs. State of U.P. - Allahabad - Nirupa Masih vs The State Of Chhattisgarh - Chhattisgarh
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2025 0 Supreme(All) 3479 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
ASHUTOSH SRIVASTAVA
... ... Issues: Do the new definitions of organized crime apply to first-time offenders? ... Court finds applicant part of organized crime, no prior records not exempting from prosecution under new provisions. ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court ruled that involvement in organized crime can lead to prosecution regardless of prior criminal ... Bail Application No. 25708 of 2025) under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has been filed seeking enlargement on bai....
2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 825 • India - Kerala
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ORGANIZED CRIME - BAIL APPLICATION - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 111 - The court analyzed the ... definition of organized crime under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, emphasizing that to establish an offense, ... crime provisions under Section 111 of the BNS. ... benefit including a financial benefit, shall constitute organized crime. ... Explanation (i) and (ii) of sub-section (1) of S....
2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 843 • India - Kerala
C. S. DIAS
ORGANIZED CRIME - BAIL APPLICATION - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 111 - The court analyzed the ... definition of organized crime under Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, emphasizing that to establish such an offense ... The absence of such charge sheets in the petitioner's case meant that the organized crime charge was not applicable. ... Explanation (i) and (ii) of sub-section (1) of Section 111 of BNS def....
2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 853 • India - Kerala
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111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which defines organized crime and the requirements for its application. ... The prosecution alleged that he conspired with others to commit organized crime under Section 111 of the BNS. ... ORGANIZED CRIME - BAIL APPLICATION - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 111 - The court analyzed Section ... Explanation (i) and (ii) of sub-section (1) of Section 111 of ....
2024 Supreme(Online)(AP) 16261 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI
HARINATH N.
bail - Allegations of defamatory social media posting against public officials included organized crime under BNS - Court clarified ... importance of statutory compliance in organized crime allegations. ... sheets led to the conclusion that organized crime allegations could not hold. ... Section 111 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ( BNS ) reads as follows: “Organized crime 111. ... It is also submitte....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Tel) 21746 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
TIRUMALA DEVI EADA
BNS pertains to organized crime and when the Sections 318 (4) a href="./.. ... (6) Whoever, holds any property derived, or obtained from the commission of an organised crime or proceeds of any organised crime or which has been acquired through the organised crime syndicate funds shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall ... Organized Crime: (1) Any continuing unlawful activity....
2025 Supreme(Online)(ALL) 728 • India - High Court of Allahabad
Hon'ble Sameer Jain,J.
noted, but subsequent allegations arose - Court found insufficient evidence for organized crime charge and granted bail. ... , sought bail after being accused of organized crime and fraud for failing to return investor deposits - No prior criminal history ... (A) BNS Act - Sections 111, 318, 338, 336(3), 61(2), 340(2), 352, 351(3) - Bail application - Applicant, an agent of LUCC company ... She further submitted that, however, in the present matter applicant has also been challaned for the offense under....
2025 Supreme(Online)(ALL) 729 • India - High Court of Allahabad
Hon'ble Sameer Jain,J.
after being accused of organized crime and fraud - No evidence of organized crime presented against applicant - Applicant in custody ... (A) BNS Act - Sections 111, 318, 336(3), 340(2), 352, 351(3) - Bail application - Applicant, an agent of LUCC company, sought bail ... He further submitted that, however, in the present matter applicant has also been challaned for the offense under Section 111 BNS i.e. for organized crime but there is no evidence of....
2025 Supreme(Online)(ALL) 570 • India - High Court of Allahabad
Hon'ble Sameer Jain,J.
... ... Findings of Court: ... The court found merit in the applicant's arguments regarding lack of evidence for organized crime ... ... ... Ratio Decidendi: The court ruled that without cogent evidence linking the applicant to organized crime, he is entitled to ... crime under Section 111 BNS - Applicant has been in custody since 17.08.2024 - Considering the circumstances, bail granted. ... He further submitted that however, applicant has also been challenged for the offence under....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 10417 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
Ramesh Sinha, CJ
arrested for involvement in illegal slaughtering of cattle based on witness testimonies and confession from a co-accused detailing the crime ... During the course of investigation, Section 11 1 BNS (organized crime) was also added, based on findings that the act constituted an organized crime. ... Let applicant Nos. 1, 2, and 3 - Nirupa Masih, Lalu @ Rupendra Masih and Sunil Masih, respectively involved in Crime No. 15/2025, registered at Police Station – Simga Distri....
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