The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, is India’s new criminal code, replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Introduced on August 11, 2023, and later revised, the BNS Act aims to modernize the criminal justice system by updating offences, increasing penalties, and including recommendations from a parliamentary committee.

Ratanlal and Dhirajlal: The Indian Penal Code has long been one of the most trusted and respected legal texts in the country, with a legacy of over a century in print. The current edition is based on The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, which replaces The Indian Penal Code, 1860, and came into effect on 1 July 2024. This 37th edition provides a detailed analysis of the new provisions introduced by the Nyaya Sanhita, however, it preserves the essence and spirit of the original work, ensuring its continued applicability and relevance to both the newly enacted and the foundational principles of the earlier Act.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 book, addresses emerging issues as well as legislative and judicial developments. Significant changes in the well-established rules of criminal law and developments are discussed at appropriate places in this work. Important decisions of Indian and International Courts, that have either altered the direction of legal principles or thrown new light on existing ones, have been carefully examined.

Key Features:

• Provides commentary on the new provisions of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 as well as those retained from the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860

• The legislation portion of the omitted sections under The Indian Penal Code, 1860 has been provided at the end of the book

• Reflects on the Spirit of the New Criminal Acts with major changes in The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

• Includes a table providing corresponding provisions of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 vis a vis The Indian Penal Code, 1860