CRIMINAL MANUAL New Criminal Major Laws

Here is a brief overview of the “Criminal Manual – New Criminal Major Laws” based on the 2023 legislation updates in India:

📘 Criminal Manual – New Criminal Major Laws (2023)

Comprising:

1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) (Replaces Indian Penal Code, 1860)

Defines offences and prescribes punishments

Focuses on citizen-centric justice and speedier trials

Introduces community service, e-FIR, trial timelines

2. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) (Replaces Criminal Procedure Code, 1973)

Streamlines police and court procedure

Emphasizes victim rights, digitized evidence, time-bound investigation and trial

Includes electronic summons and trials via video conference

3. **Bharatiya Sakshya