Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023) marks a monumental shift in India’s criminal procedure framework, replacing the over-a-century-old Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. This updated Bare Act edition, effective from 1st July 2024 (except for Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), provides the unaltered legislative text without any notes or commentary, making it perfectly suited for legal professionals, law students, and AIBE candidates.

Prepared in accordance with the official Gazette notification and Bar Council of India guidelines, this edition includes a comparative table highlighting the structural and section-wise transitions from the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This feature allows readers to understand the legislative evolution while adapting to the new statutory format.

Key features of this Bare Act include:

• Full text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 as notified

• Applicability details including effective date (w.e.f. 1-7-2024)

• Exclusion notification for specific provisions (e.g., Section 106(2))

• Comparative reference with the CrPC, 1973 for clarity and academic use

• Clean statutory layout without interpretations or editorials

This edition is particularly suited for:

• AIBE aspirants preparing under the revised criminal law framework

• Law students seeking updated legislative texts for coursework and exams

• Judicial services aspirants transitioning from CrPC to BNSS

• Practicing lawyers needing an authoritative reference to the new procedural law

• Researchers and academicians analyzing India’s criminal law reform

With the implementation of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, understanding procedural criminal law in India enters a new era. This Bare Act edition ensures readers are equipped with the most accurate and updated legal text in line with the 2025 examination and practice requirements.