What is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?
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The question is asking for information about Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which refers to a legislative framework or set of laws in India. The user is likely looking for a description, background, or significance of this legal text.
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is the criminal code of India, replacing the IPC, effective July 1, 2024.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is the official criminal code of India, replacing the Indian Penal Code. It was enacted in December 2023 and came into effect on July 1, 2024.
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is the official criminal code of India, replacing the Indian Penal Code. It was enacted in December 2023 and came into effect on July 1, 2024.
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was introduced to modernize and decolonize India's criminal laws, retaining most offences from the IPC but introducing changes such as removing sedition as an offence and reducing the number of sections.
Sources
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - PRS Legislative Research - prsindia.org
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