Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is the official criminal code in the Republic of India. It was introduced in December 2023 to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which dated back to the period of British India. It will come in effect on July 1, 2024.
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Parliament of India | |
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Citation | Act No. 45 of 2023 |
Territorial extent | India |
Passed by | Lok Sabha |
Passed | 20 December 2023 |
Passed by | Rajya Sabha |
Passed | 21 December 2023 |
Assented to by | President of India |
Assented to | 25 December 2023 |
Legislative history | |
First chamber: Lok Sabha | |
Bill title | The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, 2023 |
Bill citation | Bill No. 173 of 2023 |
Introduced by | Home Minister, Amit Shah |
Introduced | 12 December 2023 |
Committee responsible | Parliamentary Standing Committee |
Passed | 20 December 2023 |
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Second chamber: Rajya Sabha | |
Bill title | The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, 2023 |
Received from the Lok Sabha | 20 December 2023 |
Member(s) in charge | Home Minister, Amit Shah |
Passed | 21 December 2023 |
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Final stages | |
Finally passed both chambers | 21 December 2023 |
Repeals | |
Indian Penal Code | |
Related legislation | |
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Act, 2023 | |
Summary | |
The bill seeks to replace the entire Indian Penal Code and to provide a new approach for penalties and punishments for crimes defined under a new pattern. | |
Status: In force |
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