On July 1, three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—will replace the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act. These changes aim to create a more streamlined and victim-centric criminal justice system.
Key Changes to Note:
1.) Enhanced Investigations: FIRs can now be registered at any police station (including Zero FIR), with mandatory videography for heinous crime scenes.
2.) Expedited Justice: Judgments must be delivered within 45 days of trial completion, and charges framed within 60 days of the first hearing.
3.) Victim Support: Victims will be informed of investigation progress within 90 days. Online complaint filing, electronic summons via SMS, and swift evidence sharing are also introduced.
4.) Stricter Penalties: The BNS increases fines for 83 crimes and introduces mandatory minimum punishments for 23 crimes.
5.) Protecting Women and Children: A new chapter addresses sexual crimes, with severe penalties for gang rape, including 20 years to life imprisonment.
New Crime Categories: False promises of marriage, mob lynching, and chain snatching are now explicitly criminalized.
6.) Terrorism Redefined: Section 113.(1) of the BNS defines terrorism with severe penalties, including the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. This section also covers acts that endanger national security or cause widespread damage.
These reforms are designed to ensure justice is swift, transparent, and inclusive. Let’s embrace these changes and work towards a safer and more just India.
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