Taxmann’s Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 [BNS Diglot Hindi & English] Bare Act 2026 | भारतीय न्याय संहिता

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भारतीय न्याय संहिता 2023 – बेयर एक्ट | द्विभाषी संस्करण

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 [Bare Act | Diglot Edition] by Taxmann is a comprehensive, meticulously updated, and affordably priced statutory publication, in a bilingual/diglot format [Hindi and English], presenting the complete text of India’s new substantive criminal law. Enacted as a replacement for the Indian Penal Code 1860, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 marks a historic reform in India’s criminal justice framework by restructuring offences, punishments, and principles of criminal liability in accordance with contemporary constitutional values, societal needs, and modern forms of crime. This 2026 Edition reproduces the verbatim and authoritative text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as enacted by Parliament and in force, updated to date. The publication is consciously designed to balance statutory accuracy, practical usability, and price sensitivity. To keep the book economical and accessible to a wide readership, section-wise notes and extended commentary have been deliberately excluded. At the same time, the book retains a rich set of comparative tables, structured comparative study tools, punishment guides, and legislative background materials. The diglot presentation allows readers to consult the Hindi and English statutory texts within a single volume, enhancing accessibility without altering the content or features of the standalone editions, ensuring affordability without sacrificing utility.

This book is intended for the following audience:

Law Students & Competitive Examination Aspirants – As a cost-effective primary statutory text for studying criminal law under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita syllabus, supported by IPC–BNS comparative tools
Advocates & Criminal Law Practitioners – For ready reference to the bare provisions of the new criminal code, along with quick comparative mapping to the repealed IPC
Judges & Judicial Officers – As a concise and economical bench reference to the enacted law, comparative tables, and punishment structure
Police Officers, Prosecutors & Investigating Agencies – For understanding offences, punishments, and structural changes introduced under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Government Departments, Police Academies & Training Institutions – For bulk procurement, training programmes, and transition from IPC-based manuals
Libraries & Public Institutions – For providing access to the new criminal law framework at an affordable price point
The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita [Act No. 45 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] Contains the full and verbatim text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, with accurate section numbering and statutory language
[Comprehensive Index] A meticulously crafted subject index for BNS 2023 aids quick reference and ease of navigation
[Affordability-driven Design] Section-wise notes and detailed commentary are intentionally excluded to control pagination and keep the cover price low
[Comparative Study of BNS 2023 & IPC 1860] Dedicated comparative material enabling readers to understand how the new Sanhita corresponds to and departs from the Indian Penal Code
[IPC–BNS Correlation Table] Provides a table mapping IPC sections with their corresponding provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
[Guide to Punishment] A structured guide indicating punishments prescribed for offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for quick reference
[Legislative Background Material] Includes Statement of Objects and Reasons, Notes on Clauses, and other legislative references
[User-friendly Layout] Clean formatting for easy reading, citation, and classroom or courtroom use
The structure of the book is as follows:

Reference Tools – Comprehensive subject index, Correlation tables, and punishment guides are placed for immediate access
Statute-centric Presentation – The Bare Act text is presented chapter-wise and section-wise in strict statutory sequence
Integrated Comparative Material – Comparative study tools are logically grouped to aid transition without interrupting statutory flow
Compact & Economical Format – Designed to maximise utility while minimising cost