Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023)

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Description
It is with immense pleasure that we present the current edition of the textbook on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a landmark legislation that marks a significant shift in the legal framework governing offences in India. This Act consolidates and amends the provisions relating to offences, replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita represents a modernized, comprehensive and proactive approach to criminal law and justice in India, reflecting the need to address contemporary legal and societal challenges. The Central Government has notified July 1, 2024 as the effective date for the enforcement of the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Sanhita has introduced significant changes by re-arranging the chapters, merging of various provisions, adding new offences/provisions and omission of some existing provisions of Indian Penal Code. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita now comprises of 20 chapters and 358 sections.
This classical work provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of new legislation. Relevant judgments of Supreme Court and High Courts of Erstwhile Indian Penal Code have been discussed under corresponding new provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. This methodology bridges the gap between established legal principles and the new provisions of Sanhita, empowering readers to confidently navigate the new legal landscape.
In this book, a novel approach has been adopted whereby in case laws, cross referencing of new sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have been undertaken for the benefit of readers. Another unique feature of this book are the Comparative Tables that have been placed under each provision incorporating the old corresponding sections and legislative changes introduced in the Sanhita, providing a comparative analysis of old and new law. In addition to this, elaborate explanations on newly introduced offences have also been provided.
The book has been written comprehensively to meet the requirements of law students, researchers, members of Bench and Bar and people in general. It would enable the readers to acquire a complete and perfect understanding of the subject.
All constructive comments and concrete suggestions from the readers of this book are always appreciated.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Preliminary
Chapter 2. Of Punishments
Chapter 3. General Exceptions
Chapter 4. Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy and Attempt
Chapter 5. Of Offences Against Woman and Child
Chapter 6. Of Offences Affecting the Human Body
Chapter 7. Of Offences Against the State
Chapter 8. Of Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force
Chapter 9. Of Offences Relating to Elections
Chapter 10. Of Offences Relating to Coin, Currency - Notes, Bank - Notes, and Government Stamps
Chapter 11. Of Offences Against the Public Tranquality
Chapter 12. Of Offences by or Relating to Public Servents
Chapter 13. Of Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Chapter 14. Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
Chapter 15. Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals
Chapter 16. Offences Relating to Religion
Chapter 17. Of Offences Against Property
Chapter 18. Of Offences to Documents and to Property Marks
Chapter 19. Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance
Chapter 20. Repeal and Savings
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Author Details
S. N. MISRA