This authoritative volume by Prof. S.N. Misra offers a comprehensive analysis of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) - a landmark legal reform that replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Enacted to modernize India's criminal justice system, the BNSS comes into effect from July 1, 2024, introducing streamlined and contemporary procedures in criminal law.
Key Features:
- Each section of the BNSS is carefully annotated and analyzed, providing readers with expert insights into the legislative intent, scope, and application.
- Includes a detailed comparative table highlighting key changes and continuity between the BNSS and the repealed Cr.P.C., making it invaluable for legal professionals, academicians, and students.
- Full text and analysis of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, addressing child-friendly procedures and rehabilitation.
- Commentary on The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, emphasizing rehabilitative justice.
- Includes case laws with cross-reference to new sections
Prof. S.N. Misra, known for his lucid style and authoritative commentary, presents this work as a one-stop resource for navigating the profound shift in India's criminal procedure law. The inclusion of two important allied legislations-JJ Act, 2015 and Probation of Offenders Act, 1958-makes this edition particularly relevant for those dealing with criminal justice, juvenile law, and sentencing reform.