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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Criminal justice system and governance in India: An analysis under the new criminal laws and current conditions
Authors
Dr. Chandan Kumar Singh, Sunidhi Singh, Dr. Mohd Tauheed Khan
Abstract
This paper examines the architecture,
functioning and governance of the criminal justice system in India in the light
of the legislative overhaul carried out by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
(BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), and the Bharatiya
Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). In this study, the changes are placed within the
framework of modern difficulties, which include growing crime rates, technology
advancements, institutional bottlenecks (such as delayed trials and an
expanding number of individuals awaiting trial), and concerns over procedural
fairness. Additionally, it incorporates doctrinal analysis of the new
legislative architecture, as well as current case law and national crime data,
in order to evaluate the early effect of the changes and the implications they
have for governance. The purpose of this study is to identify successes,
lacunae, and proposals for policy and institutional change by using doctrinal
techniques that are backed by secondary empirical data (NCRB reports and
official legislative texts) and judicial declarations.
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Pages:185-189
How to cite this article:
Dr. Chandan Kumar Singh, Sunidhi Singh, Dr. Mohd Tauheed Khan "Criminal justice system and governance in India: An analysis under the new criminal laws and current conditions". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 185-189
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