The book Law Relating to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 by Prof. Vageshwari Deswal and Adv. Saurabh Kansal offers a comprehensive analysis of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, India's reformed criminal code that replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860. Spanning over 800 pages, this legal commentary is structured to facilitate a deep understanding of the BNS's provisions, their legislative intent, procedural changes, and practical implications.
📖 Key Components of the Book
1. Section-by-Section Commentary
Each clause of the BNS is meticulously analyzed, providing insights into:
-
Legislative Intent: Understanding the purpose behind each provision.
-
Procedural Changes: Identifying alterations from the IPC to the BNS.
-
Practical Implications: Assessing the real-world impact on law enforcement and the judiciary.
2. Comparative Tables
The book includes detailed tables that map the relationship between the IPC and the BNS:
-
Sections of the IPC and their corresponding sections in the BNS.
-
Sections of the BNS and their corresponding sections in the IPC.
-
Newly introduced sections in the BNS.
-
Sections from the IPC that have been repealed in the BNS.
3. Additional Resources
-
Section Key: A guide to understanding the structure and organization of the BNS.
-
List of Cases: An extensive compilation of relevant case laws that provide practical examples and interpretations.
-
Arrangement of Sections: A systematic layout for quick reference and navigation.
📚 Structure of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The BNS is organized into 20 chapters encompassing 358 sections. Here's an overview of its structure:
-
Preliminary (Sections 1–3)
-
Of Punishments (Sections 4–13)
-
General Exceptions (Sections 14–44)
-
Of Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy, and Attempt (Sections 45–62)
-
Of Offences Against Women and Children (Sections 63–99)
-
Of Offences Affecting the Human Body (Sections 100–146)
-
Of Offences Against the State (Sections 147–158)
-
Of Offences Relating to the Armed Forces (Sections 159–168)
-
Of Offences Relating to Elections (Sections 169–177)
-
Of Offences Relating to Currency and Stamps (Sections 178–188)
-
Of Offences Against Public Tranquility (Sections 189–197)
-
Of Offences by or Relating to Public Servants (Sections 198–205)
-
Of Contempt of Lawful Authority of Public Servants (Sections 206–226)
-
Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice (Sections 227–269)
-
Of Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency, and Morals (Sections 270–297)
-
Of Offences Relating to Religion (Sections 298–302)
-
Of Offences Against Property (Sections 303–334)
-
Of Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks (Sections 335–350)
-
Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, and Defamation (Sections 351–357)
-
Repeal and Savings (Section 358)
