Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2024 - Summary
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2024 (‘BNSS’) was enacted on December 25, 2023. It aims to repeal outdated colonial-era criminal laws from the 19th century. The BNSS is designed to create a faster and more efficient justice system, addressing the prevalent issues of delayed justice caused by complicated procedures, a backlog of cases, low conviction rates, and inadequate use of technology in the legal processes.
Understanding Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
With the introduction of the BNSS, there are significant changes in the criminal law that everyone should know. These updates are geared towards enhancing the effectiveness of our legal system and ensuring justice is delivered swiftly.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Overview – Key Changes in Criminal Law
- Changes with Respect to Registration of First Information Reports (‘FIRs’)
- Additional Powers for Attachment and Forfeiture of Property
- Adherence with Timelines
- Changes with Respect to Provisions Pertaining to Arrest
- Use of Electronic Mode at Stages of Investigation, Inquiry and Trial
- Production of Devices Containing Digital Evidence
- Amendment in Terms of Satender Kumar Antil CBI
- Police Custody
For more details, you can download the full BNSS 2024 PDF. This document will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and its implications for our justice system.
