Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
- Introduction
- Key features
- Benefits
- Challenges in implementation
- Conclusion
Introduction
India’s new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Penal Code), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Code of Criminal Procedure) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Indian Evidence Act) are to come into force on July 1, 2024.
BNSS replaces CrPC 1973 and consists of 531 sections.
Key features
- Timelines for procedures – Issuing verdict with 30 days of post-argument.
- Use of electronic Mode – Mandates use of electronic at investigation, inquiry and trial.
- Provided alternative to arrest.
- Defines documentation protocols.
- Mandate of forensic investigation.
- Zero FIR.
- Witness protection scheme.
- Rights of victim and informant.
Benefits
- It is more efficient and fair. It has guidelines for procedural steps and helps to ensure cases are resolved quickly.
- Mandates forensic investigation for offenses punishable with seven years of imprisonment or more.
- It denies bail for anyone facing multiple charges.
- Challenges in implementation
- Investigating officer is not mandated to provide reasons for seeking policy custody.
- Power to seize property expanded to immovable property apart from movable property.
- It has potential to erode civil liberties. Provisions mentioned in new law related to misinformation and disruption of public order would collide with freedom of speech, freedom of assembly and right to privacy.
- Requires creation of new courts, training on digital trails.
Conclusion
BNSS is a significant step forward for the Indian criminal justice system. It is a comprehensive and modern code that is designed to improve the efficiency, fairness, and effectiveness of the system.
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