A quick guide for UPSC aspirants
The Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) 2023, a comprehensive revision of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), will come into effect on July, 2024. This blog post aims to provide UPSC aspirants with a basic understanding of the key changes introduced by the BNS.
A core principle of the BNS is restorative justice, emphasizing victim rehabilitation and offender reintegration. Offenders may be mandated to community service or restitution to the victim.
The BNS recategorizes offences based on severity. harsher punishments for heinous crimes and differentiates between crimes with intent and those due to negligence.
The BNS addresses contemporary issues like cybercrimes, stalking, and financial frauds with specific provisions and stricter penalties.
The BNS promotes ADR mechanisms like mediation and arbitration for resolving disputes efficiently and reducing court backlog.
The BNS strengthens victim rights by ensuring legal aid, witness protection, and faster compensation processes.
The BNS integrates technology for faster investigations, virtual court proceedings, and online case management systems.
The BNS is a landmark reform with wide-ranging implications. A deeper understanding of its provisions will strengthen your UPSC preparation.