New Criminal Laws in India BNS 2023 - Important Changes Over Previous Acts

-


 

New Criminal Laws in India BNS 2023

New Acts were passed in 2023 and made applicable w.e.f. 1 July 2024

In India, 3 Old Criminal Acts were replaced with New Criminal Acts. New Acts were passed in 2023 and made applicable w.e.f. 1 July 2024

1. Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Replaced with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

2. Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) 1973, with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

3. Indian Evidence Act 1872 with Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

Following are some of the major changes/modifications in each of these new Criminal and Evidence Acts.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Important Changes (Over Old Indian Penal Code 1860)

  1. Community Service has been included in BNS as a punishment for the first time for petty offences like misconduct by drunken person, attempt to commit suicide, Defemation etc. Community Service means the work which the Court may order a convict to perform as a form of punishment that benefits the community, for which he shall not be paid any remuneration.

  2. Newly introduced the Punishment for mob-lynching in the BNS

  3. New Offenses such as Organized Crime, Petty Organised crime and Offenses under terrorist Act are included.

  4. Hit and Run Cases are included as crime instead of cases of negligence under old IPC

  5. Definition of Theft is widened to cover the theft of intangible assets like Digital Data treating it as movable property.

  6. Snatching is treated as separate offence other than Theft

  7. Mere possession of counterfeit currency without the intention to use the such currency as genuine is not an offense

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (Over Old Criminal Procedure Code 1973)

Introduced following basic modifications on the following points over Old Criminal Procedure Code 1973

  1. Digital FIRs, mandatory filing in serious cases

  2. Time-bound trials for serious offenses

  3. Compulsory forensic investigation for major crimes

  4. Mandatory video recording of crime scenes

  5. Simplified, with clear guidelines

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) Important Changes (Over Old Indian Evidence Act 1872)

  1. Broader acceptance of digital evidence (e.g., WhatsApp chats, emails, cloud data, etc.)

  2. Easier admissibility Admissibility of Electronic Records with clear authentication rules

  3. Digital Forensics for carrying out forensic examination is Mandatory in serious crimes

  4. Simplified process for using electronic copies as evidence or Secondary Evidence

  5. Digital evidence in the form of Electronic Records has presumptive validity if certified.

  6. Witness Testimonies are Allowed by video conferencing for witness statements

  7. CCTV footage is admissible as primary evidence

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Changing Old English Proverb "Jack of All Trades and Master of None" To Revised Expression "Jack of As Many Trades and Master of Some" in this Modern World.

-
Image
  Improving Versatility & Adaptibility Changing This Proverb and Develop the Approach of Learning many things. The phrase "Jack of all trades and master of none" is often used to describe someone who is competent in many skills but does not excel in any particular one.  However, the revised expression in my Opinion should be "Jack of as many trades and master of some" which suggests a more wide approach to skill acquisition and mastery. In today's rapidly changing world, being adept in various fields can be a significant advantage, allowing for versatility and adaptability in different situations. For a number of reasons, it is becoming more and more crucial in today's world to have a general understanding of several areas and to be an expert in some areas . 1. Relationship and connectivity in Various Fields or Branches of Knowledge: Since many fie...
Read more

How To Remember Taking Daily Medicines Without Fail ? Read And Forget Forgetting For Ever.

-
Image
How To Remember Taking Daily Medicines Without Fail ? Read And Forget Forgetting For Ever. This is a very common Problem which almost every Sr Citizen faces Daily. It can be a problem for other individuals also.The Following Method will ensure Regular Taking of Medicines.  Step 1     Understanding the Proper Dosage of Daily Medicines. Please Note down the types of medicines and respective doses to be taken daily. In the Image Example There are 4 types of tablets prescribed and Tablet No. 2 is to be taken twice a day and the rest are to be taken once a day.  In the Example above therefore 5 tablets of 4 types in all are prescribed to the patient in a day. Step 2 Cutting the Strips of Medicines of All Types. Please Cut Each Type of Medicine Strips separately. In the Example therefore 4 st...
Read more

AI and Our Future (Upto Next 10 Years) What is AI? Limitations of AI. Its Impact On Us.

-
Image
  What is AI ? Artificial Intelligence (AI) denotes machines engineered to replicate human intelligence. To put in simple words, AI refers to tools that are made to act like humans, learning, solving problems, and making decisions. It includes many areas, such as robots, machine learning, and natural language processing. AI is able to handle large amounts of data, automate jobs, and make businesses like healthcare, finance, and entertainment more efficient. AI is very good at finding patterns and automating chores that are done over and over again, but it is not creative, moral, or emotionally intelligent. AI has some problems with general thinking and adaptability, even though its potential is growing. Concluding AI works best as a supplement to human skills, not as a replacement for them. Who Can Learn AI ? Any Person who is well conversant with Following Subjects can l...
Read more