A brief study on changes introduced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The criminal laws prevalent in India were a gift of the British and were made to exercise control over Indians. These laws were a decade old and despite of many amendments being made to the laws, they were yet not fit in the present circumstances so it became necessary to pass new criminal laws which would change the entire backdrop of the criminal laws in India . As a result three new criminal laws were passed and signed by President on 25Dec , 2023 and came into force on 1July , 2024 . The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 redefines the penal code, distinguishing between major and minor offenses and imposing stricter penalties for serious crimes such as terrorism. The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 focuses on humanizing the crimiinal justice system by setting investigation timelines and emphasizing the importance of forensic examinations in serious cases. Meanwhile, the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 recognizes the significance of electronic evidence and introduces provisions for DNA evidence and expert opinions.