Taxmann’s Law Relating to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [BNS]

Description

Law Relating to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work that introduces readers to the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, replacing the 173-year-old Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860. This book discusses transitioning from a centuries-old penal framework to a modern, decolonised, and justice-centric statute. BNS 2023 seeks to align India’s criminal laws with contemporary realities—combining deterrent measures with restorative justice elements such as community service. By restructuring archaic sections, removing defunct colonial-era references, and incorporating cyber crimes, electronic records, and intangible property within its scope, the new legislation emphasises ‘Nyaya’ (justice) rather than mere punishment. This publication closely examines these novel provisions, legislative intent, and their intersections with other critical statutes such as the IT Act 2000, POCSO 2012, JJ Act 2015, etc. From scholarly analysis to practical checklists, this work aims to make the BNS accessible to the readers. Its section-wise commentary sheds light on changes introduced in the new law, complete with comparative insights into the IPC’s provisions and seminal Supreme Court rulings.