The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was introduced on August 11, 2023 to replace the IPC. The publication provides the most accurate information on the New Acts passed by Parliament and approved by the President of India.
The publication includes: -
Statements of Objects and Reasons
A Roadmap to the making of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Highlights of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Key Features of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Key Highlights of Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS) 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023):
*The Act defines terrorism as an offense.
*Community service is introduced as a form of punishment.
*Sedition is removed as an offense, with provisions addressing the endangerment of the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.
*Organized crime is added as an offense, encompassing acts such as kidnapping, extortion, contract killing, land grabbing, financial scams, and cybercrime carried out on behalf of a crime syndicate.
*Mob lynching is newly introduced as an offense.