The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS) now explicitly defines and criminalizes 'organized crime' and 'petty organized crime'. Which of the following is an example of an offense that might fall under 'petty organized crime' under BNS?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Theft committed by a gang.
• Petty organized crime includes repeated minor offenses by organized groups.
• Theft by gangs falls under low-value but systematic criminal activity.
• BNS categorizes crimes based on scale and severity.
Information Booster:
• Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita replaces the IPC, 1860.
• It came into effect from July 2024.
• Organized crime provisions aim to curb gang-based urban crime.
Additional Knowledge:
• Terrorism and murder for hire are serious organized crimes.
• Drug trafficking is treated as a grave offense under special laws.