Taxmann’s Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 [BNSS Diglot Hindi & English] Bare Act 2026 | भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता

Description

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 [Bare Act | Diglot Edition] by Taxmann is an authoritative, comprehensive, and affordably priced statutory publication, in a bilingual/diglot [Hindi and English] format, presenting the complete text of India’s new criminal procedure law. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. It lays down the procedural framework governing investigation, arrest, bail, preventive action, trial, sentencing, appeals, and execution of criminal justice in India. This 2026 Edition has been consciously developed as an accurate Bare Act reference, excluding section-wise notes and commentary to ensure maximum statutory coverage at a lower price point, while retaining all essential comparative, tabular, and legislative aids highlighted on the cover. The publication is designed to meet the needs of users who require the law in its original form, supported by structured comparative tools and statutory reference material, without the added cost of annotations. The diglot presentation allows readers to consult the Hindi and English statutory text within a single volume, enhancing accessibility without altering the content or features of the standalone editions.

This book is intended for the following audience:

Judges & Judicial Officers – For quick statutory reference during remand proceedings, trials, bail hearings, and procedural orders
Advocates & Criminal Law Practitioners – For accurate citation and procedural compliance under the BNSS regime
Police Officers & Investigating Agencies – For operational use in investigation, arrest, search and seizure, electronic procedures, and preventive action
Law Students & Competitive Exam Aspirants – For affordable and complete access to the new criminal procedure law
Court Staff, Government Departments & Training Institutions – For daily reference and instructional purposes
Libraries & Legal Research Centres – As a compact and authoritative Bare Act edition
The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita [Act No. 46 of 2023], with the following noteworthy features:

[Bilingual/Diglot Format] Hindi–English diglot presentation of the statutory text in a single volume, facilitating reference across both languages while preserving the integrity of the Bare Act
[Complete Bare Act Text] Incorporates the full and updated text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, as enforced, without section notes, ensuring affordability and statutory purity
[Comprehensive Index] A meticulously crafted subject index for BNSS 2023 aids quick reference and ease of navigation
[Comparative Study of BNSS 2023 & CrPC 1973] Includes a detailed comparative study enabling readers to understand the structural and procedural transition from the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 to the BNSS framework
[Table Showing Corresponding Sections]
Table showing sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and corresponding sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
[Legislative & Parliamentary Materials]
Statement of Objects and Reasons
Notes on Clauses
At-a-glance summary of the 247th Report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs
Speech of the Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs delivered in Lok Sabha on the BNSS Bill
[Modern Procedural Framework Reflected] Statutory recognition of audio-video electronic means, electronic FIRs, electronic summons and warrants, digital investigation, electronic evidence, and trials and proceedings conducted in electronic mode
[User-oriented Layout] Detailed contents, and alphabetical indexing for fast and efficient navigation
The structure of the book is as follows:

Core Bare Act Text – Complete statutory text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
Comparative Study Section – Structured analysis of BNSS vis-à-vis CrPC 1973
Legislative & Parliamentary Documents – Objects, clauses, committee observations, and ministerial speech