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VOL. 11, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita: India’s new transformative criminal law
Authors
Kush V Trivedi
Abstract
The Indian Penal Code (IPC), Indian Evidence
Act (IEA), and Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have influenced India’s legal
system for years. Despite serving as the bedrock of our legal system, these
laws have not been able to adequately handle the complexities of modernized
India. A new era has begun, and with the implementation of new criminal laws,
India has made significant progress toward legal growth. The effort had its
start when the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws (CRCL) was established
and chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, NLU Delhi in
2020. The three transformative statutes, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
(BNSS), aim to revitalize India by substituting these obsolete statutes with
new ones that are especially designed to the country's needs in the
twenty-first century. “Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita” (BNS) represents a visionary
approach to modernizing India's legal landscape by integrating traditional
justice principles with contemporary legal frameworks. Emphasizing
accessibility, fairness, and efficiency, BNS aims to foster trust and harmony
within communities while ensuring comprehensive reforms that uphold law and
justice in globalising word. This abstract explores BNS's objectives, its
potential impact on legal practice, and its role in shaping a resilient and
inclusive justice system framed to meet evolving societal needs in India.
Reforms in criminal laws are essential for adapting to societal changes,
enhancing justice, and addressing systemic inequities. They aim to modernize
legal frameworks, improve rehabilitation programs, and promote fairness in
sentencing. These reforms strive to ensure effective deterrence while balancing
rehabilitation and reintegration efforts in the justice system. Through this
research an attempt has been made to understand the new penal law of India.
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How to cite this article:
Kush V Trivedi "Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita: India’s new transformative criminal law". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 1-6
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