Multiple Choice Questions on New Criminal Laws by Pragya Kiran (2025 Edition) is a comprehensive, exam-focused, and practice-oriented guide that provides a complete set of objective-type questions based on India’s newly enacted criminal law codes — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
This book is designed for students preparing for competitive exams such as Judicial Services, UPSC Law Optional, CLAT, NET, LLB/LLM entrance tests, and other examinations requiring a solid grasp of the new criminal law framework, which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act (IEA) from 1 July 2024.
It serves as the first and most updated MCQ-based companion to help readers understand, revise, and test their knowledge of the transformed criminal justice system in India.
⚖️ Key Features of the 2025 Edition
📘 Covers All Three New Criminal Codes (BNS, BNSS & BSA):
The book contains topic-wise and section-wise multiple-choice questions from all three newly enacted laws:Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) – replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) – replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) – replacing the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
⚖️ Concept-Based and Section-Wise MCQs:
Covers every chapter, section, and concept under the new laws.
Divided into easy, moderate, and advanced difficulty levels for progressive learning.
Each question tests conceptual clarity, legal interpretation, and application.
🧠 Comprehensive Coverage with Explanatory Answers:
Each MCQ is accompanied by detailed explanations and section references to help readers understand not just the correct answer but also the reasoning behind it.🔍 Comparative Analysis with Old Laws:
Includes comparative tables and conceptual notes showing differences between:IPC vs. BNS
CrPC vs. BNSS
Evidence Act vs. BSA
This aids in understanding the continuity, reform, and transformation introduced by the new criminal codes.
⚖️ Updated with the Latest Amendments & Notifications (2025):
Reflects all changes, clarifications, and notifications issued by the Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs up to March 2025.📚 Ideal for Competitive Exams:
Designed as a practice and revision companion, especially for:Judicial Service Examinations
Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Exams
CLAT-PG & LL.M. Entrance Exams
UGC-NET (Law)
Police and Prosecution Service Exams
Law University Students
🧾 Includes Model Test Papers & Practice Sets:
The book provides 10+ full-length model test papers, replicating the latest pattern of judicial and prosecution exams, with mixed MCQs from BNS, BNSS, and BSA.
📚 Content Overview
Part I – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
General Principles of Criminal Liability
Definitions and Scope of Offences
Punishments and General Exceptions
Joint and Group Liability
Offences Against the State and Public Order
Offences Against the Human Body (Homicide, Hurt, etc.)
Offences Against Women and Children (including new provisions on sexual offences, trafficking, and child protection)
Offences Against Property
Offences Relating to Documents, Electronic Records & Cybercrimes
Defamation, Attempt, and Conspiracy
Special provisions on organized crime, terrorism, and community service
Part II – Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)
Constitution, Powers, and Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts
Role and Duties of Police and Magistrates
Arrest, Bail, and Preventive Action
FIR, Investigation, and Charge-Sheet Procedures
Trial Processes (Summons, Warrant, and Sessions Trials)
Plea Bargaining, Compounding, and Summary Trials
Electronic Records, Digital Evidence, and Video Recording of Procedures
Appeals, Revisions, and Execution of Sentences
Witness Protection and Compensation Schemes
Part III – Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
Relevancy of Facts and Admissions
Confessions and Dying Declarations
Digital and Electronic Evidence
Burden of Proof and Presumptions
Examination of Witnesses and Cross-Examination
Expert Evidence and Forensic Testimony
Documentary and Oral Evidence
Privileged Communications and Public Documents
Presumptions under Special Laws (e.g., NDPS, PMLA)
Part IV – Comparative and Analytical Section
Comparative Overview of BNS–BNSS–BSA with IPC–CrPC–IEA
Summary of Repealed, Renumbered, and Reworded Sections
Major Conceptual Changes Introduced under the New Laws
Flowcharts and Tables for Quick Revision
Part V – Practice Tests and Previous Year Patterns
Chapter-wise Practice MCQs
Mixed Question Sets for Integrated Learning
10 Full-Length Model Question Papers
Answer Keys with Section References
🧠 Highlights of the 2025 Edition
🔹 First comprehensive MCQ book covering all new criminal laws implemented on 1 July 2024.
🔹 Contains 7,000+ carefully framed questions with detailed answers.
🔹 Designed to enhance conceptual clarity and exam readiness.
🔹 Offers comparative insights into pre-2024 and post-2024 legal regimes.
🔹 Written in clear, simple, and exam-friendly language, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
🎯 Recommended For
🎓 Law Students – studying criminal law under the new legal framework.
⚖️ Judicial Aspirants – preparing for Civil Judge and JMFC exams.
🏛️ Assistant Public Prosecutors & Police Trainees – for departmental and entrance tests.
📚 Academicians & Trainers – teaching or evaluating the new criminal codes.
💼 Law Practitioners – wishing to quickly update themselves with the structural shifts in BNS, BNSS, and BSA.
👩🏫 About the Author
Pragya Kiran, an experienced legal educator, researcher, and competitive exam mentor, specializes in criminal law and procedural jurisprudence. With over a decade of teaching experience in Judicial Services and LL.M. coaching institutes, she is known for her analytical clarity, exam-oriented approach, and ability to simplify complex legal provisions.
Her latest work provides an authoritative question bank that not only tests legal understanding but also helps learners transition from the old to the new criminal law regime effectively.
🏛️ Conclusion
Multiple Choice Questions on New Criminal Laws (2025 Edition) by Pragya Kiran, published by Whitesmann Publishing Co., is the first and most comprehensive objective guide based on the new Indian criminal codes.
With its thorough coverage, concept-based MCQs, and comparative analysis, this book is a must-have resource for anyone preparing for exams or wishing to gain mastery over BNS, BNSS, and BSA.
It bridges the gap between academic learning and practical application, making it the definitive MCQ companion for India’s new era of criminal jurisprudence.
📗 In Summary:
A complete, exam-ready, and updated resource for mastering India’s new criminal laws,
“Multiple Choice Questions on New Criminal Laws (2025)” by Pragya Kiran is the essential guide for judicial aspirants, law students, and practitioners aiming to stay ahead in India’s evolving legal landscape.
