The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code on July 1, 2024. Here are the critical changes every practitioner must understand...
1. New Offence Categories
BNS introduces organised crime (S.111) and terrorist act (S.113) as standalone offences, previously handled through special laws...
2. Enhanced Penalties
Death by negligence (S.106, formerly S.304A) now carries up to 5 years instead of 2...
3. Gender Neutral Provisions
Several offences have been made gender-neutral in their framing...