This book is a definitive guide for understanding India’s recent legislative changes to the Criminal Laws (enforced with effect from 01-07-2024). Its structured approach and additional resources effectively bridge the gap between past and present legal frameworks. This book is divided into three divisions, namely:

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

Each section provides an in-depth analysis and comparison with their historical counterparts, making it an indispensable resource for a broad audience, including the judiciary, legal professionals, enforcement agencies, government bodies, students, and the general public.

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, authored/edited by Taxmann’s Editorial Board, with the following noteworthy features, division-wise:

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) – Act No. 45 of 2023 – Dated 25-12-2023 | Enforced w.e.f. 01-07-2024 [(Except Section 106(2)] | S.O. 850(E) – Dated 23-02-2024

This division focuses on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, offering a detailed comparison with the Indian Penal Code 1860 and a guide to punishment for offences. Notable for its innovative features, this book includes tables, a section & alphabetical key for comparison, a subject index, and a comparative study, making it easier to understand and compare the new legislation with its historical counterpart.

This division’s coverage includes:

• [Section-wise Tables] for the following:
  • Sections of the Indian Penal Code 1860 and corresponding sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 | Old Law vs New Law
  • Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and corresponding sections of the Indian Penal Code 1860 | New Law vs Old Law
  • New Sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
  • Sections of the Indian Penal Code 1860 Repealed by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
• [Section Key] to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
• [Alphabetical Key] to Comparative Study of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 & Indian Penal Code 1860
• [Subject Index] to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
• [Comparative Study] of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and Indian Penal Code 1860
• Text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
• [Other Features] include:
  • 246^th Committee Report on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 – Observations/Recommendations, at a glance
  • Speech of Honourable Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation (Shri Amit Shah) dated 20-12-2023
  • Allied Laws

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) – Act No. 46 of 2023 – Dated 25-12-2023 | Enforced w.e.f. 01-07-2024 | S.O. 848(E) – Dated 23-02-2024

This division focuses on the Bhartaiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, offering a detailed comparison with the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. Notable for its innovative features, this book includes tables, a section/alphabetical key, a subject index, etc., making it easier to understand and compare the new legislation with its historical counterpart.

This division’s coverage includes:

• [Section-wise Tables] for the following:
  • Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and corresponding sections of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 | Old Law vs New Law
  • Sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and corresponding sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 | New Law vs Old Law
  • New Sections of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
  • Sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 Repealed by Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
• [Section Key] to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
• [Alphabetical Key] to the Comparative Study of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 & Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
• [Subject Index] to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
• [Comparative Study] of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
• Text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
• [Other Features] include:
  • 247^th Committee Report on Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 – Observations/Recommendations, at a glance
  • Speech of Honourable Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation (Shri Amit Shah) in Lok Sabha dated 20-12-2023
  • Allied Laws

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) – Act No. 47 of 2023 – Dated 25-12-2023 | Enforced w.e.f. 01-07-2024 | S.O. 849(E) – Dated 23-02-2024

This division focuses on the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, offering a detailed comparison with the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Notable for its innovative features, this book includes tables, a section key, a subject index, etc., making it easier to understand and compare the new legislation with its historical counterpart. It is an invaluable tool for the judiciary, legal professionals, enforcement agencies, government bodies, students, and the general public.

This division’s coverage includes:

• [Section-wise Tables] for the following:
  • Sections of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 and corresponding sections of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 | Old Law vs New Law
  • Sections of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 and corresponding sections of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 | New Law vs Old Law
  • New Sections of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
  • Sections of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 Repealed by Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
• [Section Key] to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
• [Subject Index] to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
• [Comparative Study] of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 and Indian Evidence Act 1872
• Text of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
• [Other Features] include:
  • 248th Committee Report on Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023 – Observations/Recommendations, at a glance
  • Speech of Honourable Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation (Shri Amit Shah) dated 20-12-2023
  • Allied Laws