Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023
Legislative action — a bill, act, or amendment that creates or modifies the legal framework. Carries binding force and shapes the rules under which citizens, institutions, and markets operate.
Summary
Three new criminal laws replacing the Indian Penal Code (1860), Code of Criminal Procedure (1898/1973), and Indian Evidence Act (1872). Introduced modern provisions for organised crime, terrorism, and technology-enabled justice delivery.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record
Published Monday, 25 December 2023
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA II BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right