The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Bare Act)

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is a comprehensive Bare Act with comments that introduces India’s new substantive criminal law framework by repealing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Enforced from 1 July 2024 under Act 45 of 2023, this publication presents the restructured offences, punishments, and legal principles in a modernised format. The book is designed to support a smooth transition from the IPC to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita through clear legislative text and systematic cross-referencing.

Key Features

• Bare Act text supported by concise explanatory comments
• Comparative tables mapping Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 with the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and vice versa
• Section-wise reference to old corresponding IPC provisions
• Classification of offences for easy legal understanding
• Detailed subject index for quick navigation
• Includes Supreme Court guidelines relevant to criminal law
• Covers landmark judgments for authoritative interpretation
• Updated edition reflecting enforcement notifications and exceptions
• Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co.

This book is highly useful for advocates, judicial officers, law students, judicial service aspirants, prosecutors, academicians, and legal researchers who require an authoritative and updated reference on India’s new criminal law. The comparative structure and classification tools make it especially valuable for courtroom practice, academic study, and competitive examinations during the transition from the IPC to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.