The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (45 of 2023)

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 repeals the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (45 of 1860) to streamline provisions relating to offences and penalties. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), which was the principal law on criminal offences. It introduces community service as a punishment for petty offences for the first time. Offences against women and children, murder, and offences against the State have been given precedence.

To address the challenges of organised crimes and terrorist activities, new offences such as terrorist acts and organised crime have been added with stringent punishments. Additionally, a new offence covering acts of secession, armed rebellion, subversive activities, separatist activities, or actions endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India has been incorporated. The fines and punishments for various offences have also been suitably enhanced.

The BNS Bare Act serves as the foundational text for understanding these updates, offering a comprehensive guide to all provisions, amendments, and repealed sections under the new framework.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Bare Act, published by Universal’s LexisNexis, is a comprehensive legal reference for understanding the newly introduced legislation (45 of 2023). This updated BNS Bare Act becomes effective from 1st July 2024, replacing and modernizing significant portions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

This Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Bare Act (BNS Bare Act) Book Contains:

• Comparison of relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (45 of 2023)
• Comparison of relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023) with the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)
• Selected sections of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) at relevant places
• Spirit of New Criminal Acts with Major Changes in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023)
• Quick Reference Tables on Punishment & Fine increased and Mandatory Punishment introduced
• Relevant provisions of other acts referred to within the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Bare Act), ensuring a holistic legal perspective.