<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)</strong>, introduced on August 11, 2023, replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, to reform India&rsquo;s criminal law framework. BNS introduces stricter penalties for serious offenses, redefines key criminal provisions, and aligns the legal system with contemporary societal needs. With an emphasis on justice, deterrence, and victim rights,&nbsp;Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023<strong>&nbsp;</strong>aims to enhance legal clarity, ensure faster adjudication, and strengthen the rule of law in India.</p>

<p>Ratanlal &amp; Dhirajlal: The&nbsp;<strong>Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023</strong>&nbsp;is a detailed, section-wise commentary on the BNS which came into effect from 1 July 2024. This comprehensive commentary elucidates the new provisions introduced by the BNS and underscores the changes implemented in the&nbsp;Bharatiya&nbsp;Nyaya Sanhita. Comments after each section provide the corresponding section from the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and highlight the changes brought in along with relevant principles of law and judgments.</p>
