<p>Ratanlal &amp; Dhirajlal&#39;s Law of Crimes by Taxmann, authored by former Chief Justice of India, Hon&#39;ble Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, heralds the historic shift from the Indian Penal Code, 1860, to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, effective July 1, 2024. Building on over 125 years of authority, this edition offers comprehensive commentary, extensive case law, and side-by-side comparisons of repealed and newly introduced provisions. Each BNS section is reproduced, examined, and summarised, highlighting legislative intent and contemporary socio-legal developments. Catering to judges, lawyers, academics, policymakers, and students, this authoritative commentary ensures a holistic understanding of India&#39;s evolving penal framework.</p>
