Bye Bye To IPC, CrPC: Welcome to 3 New Criminal Laws which Will Come in Affect From July 1, 2024

Bye Bye To IPC, CrPC: Welcome to 3 New Criminal Laws Which Will Come in Effect From July 1, 2024

The 3 new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, were notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that these laws will come into effect on July 1 of this year.
This news was announced by the MHA in three different notifications, stating that these 3 new criminal acts will take effect on July 1 2024.

During the last Winter Session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed three bills that prioritised violations against children and women, murder, and offences against the nation.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita(BNSS) has replaced the CrPC, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) has replaced the Indian Evidence Act.

What are the new criminal laws in India?

The 3 new criminal laws in India are –

1. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
2. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
3. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

Brief Intro About These 3 New Criminal Laws

The trio of recently enacted criminal laws, namely Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 will take effect on July 1st 2024, Monday. With frequent discussions with States and Union Territories, the Indian government has ensured that they are properly prepared to implement the new Criminal Laws, particularly regarding technology, capacity building, and raising awareness.

According to a report, during the previous winter session, the Parliament passed these bills. In terms of empowering Indian individuals, the new criminal laws represent a major achievement.

All people should be able to access, receive support, and use the legal system more easily due to these laws. The ability to report incidents online, register FIRs at any station, and provide victims with a complimentary copy of the report are among the main features of these 3 new criminal laws. In addition, the person has the right to inform a person of his choice regarding their circumstances in the case of an arrest.

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has implemented 23 functional changes to the current CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems) application in response to the new Criminal Laws, which place a strong emphasis on the use of technology in the investigation, trials, and court procedures. Additionally, it is offering the States and UTs technical support to ensure a smooth transition to the fresh system.

Indian Penal Code Vs BNS (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita)

The new IPC format is BNS. The new Act has made crime against women and children more significant. The new Act has made some significant amendments regarding crimes against sexual intercourse by deception or fraudulent marriage promises.

Criminal Procedure Code Vs BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)

The Criminal Procedure Code will be replaced by the BNSS. The new Act has given the policing system additional authority, which is one of the biggest changes.
Additionally, the new version of the Criminal Procedure Code places more emphasis on electronic trials and allows for the recording of victim and witness statements via video conference.

Indian Evidence Act Vs BSA (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam)

The Indian Evidence Act is replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, or BSA, as the third new law. The new Evidence Act was essentially introduced with the intention of modernising and streamlining the court system, the way evidence is presented, and the inclusion of more oral and digital types of evidence that can be admitted as evidence in court.

Motives of these 3 New Criminal Laws in Short

• Colonial-era codes will be replaced by three new criminal laws.
• Initiatives implemented to raise awareness and ensure effective implementation
• Upgrades to technology and training to ensure a smooth transition to the new laws